Sony Ericsson K750i Teardown

Teardown

Teardown

Teardowns provide a look inside a device and should not be used as disassembly instructions.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery Cover  ¶ 

  • Remove battery cover

    • Press down firmly with thumb and slide cover back

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — Back Casing  ¶ 

  • Remove 4 screws from battery chamber

    • Red - Phillips 0 screwdriver

    • Blue - Torx 6 screwdriver

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Gently pry off back casing

    • Note: work shim or flathead screwdriver around entire seam before attempting to pull off casing. This will reduce the chance of cracking the casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove casing to expose camera components

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Keypad  ¶ 

  • Gently pry open front casing by working a small shim or flathead screwdriver along the entire seam

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Remove front casing by gently lifting it from the phone

    • Be careful not to pull off any other delicate pieces

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Keypad should be easy to remove

    • Caution: LCD screen is very fragile. Be careful not to catch the keypad on it while removing.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — LCD Screen  ¶ 

  • Remove screws holding the screen in place

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Add Note Edit Step 9  ¶ 

  • Gently lift the base of the keypad to remove it

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Add Note Edit Step 10  ¶ 

  • Gently pull up the green film.

    • Avoid the joystick

    • The LCD screen will be attached to this film and come off with it.

  • Caution: LCD screen is very fragile. Handle with care.

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Add Note Edit Step 11 — Sony Ericsson K750i Teardown  ¶ 

  • Slide ribbon out of its connection

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Add Note Edit Step 12  ¶ 

  • Lift the motherboard out of the phone

    • Caution: Ribbon is fragile. Work motherboard off around the ribbon to prevent damage

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  • Pry off microchip below the ribbon

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Add Note Edit Step 14  ¶ 

  • Lift out plastic support

  • Teardown is complete

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