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UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to properly replace the keyboard.

What you need

  1. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Push the highlighted button in the direction in which the antenna is pointing. The battery will release and pop up.

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  2. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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  3. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Identify the antenna. It is the extendable plastic component pictured here.

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  4. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Twist the base in a counter-clockwise motion to unscrew the antenna.

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  5. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • The antenna should slide right out of the phone when finished.

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  7. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the small rubber grommet using the plastic opening tool.

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  8. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove five screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  9. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to separate the two pieces that form the outer case of the phone.

    • Prying the two pieces apart may be difficult. Carefully apply a moderate amount of pressure when attempting to separate the two pieces or else you will risk breaking them.

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  10. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back piece of the outer case.

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  11. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker using a plastic opening tool.

    • Apply a small amount of force when removing the broken speaker from the motherboard. If you apply a large amount of force, you may rip out the wires and damage the motherboard.

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  12. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wire attached to the speaker from the motherboard using tweezers.

    • Apply a small amount of force when removing the wire from the motherboard. If you apply a large amount of force, you may rip out the wires and damage the motherboard.

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  13. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Logic Board: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the highlighted piece from the logic board using a plastic opening tool.

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  14. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the logic board from the anterior piece of the outer case using the plastic opening tool.

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  15. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Bryon Hazlewood

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