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BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

The microphone is used during the phone function of the device. This guide will demonstrate how to remove the microphone after the logic board has been removed.

What you need

  1. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • With your thumb press down on the locking- button on the back of the BlackBerry 7280.

    • Slide the battery cover off the device.

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  2. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the lithium-ion battery from the back of the device using your index finger.

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  3. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the device with both hands.

    • Lift the SIM card holder using your thumb and index finger.

    • Remove the SIM card from the device.

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  4. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Back Case: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Back Case: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Torx T6 screwdriver, remove all six 1/8 inch screws (marked in red) from the back case. Set screws aside.

    • The SIM card has been removed here to prevent damage to the card. This is recommended, but not not required.

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  6. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back case away from the front case.

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  7. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Front Case: step 6, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Front Case: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Torx T6 screwdriver, remove the lone 1/8 inch screw that holds the upper metal bracket onto the larger metal bracket. Set aside the screw and the bracket.

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  8. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the front plastic case from the metal bracket.

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  9. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, LCD Screen and Speaker: step 8, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, LCD Screen and Speaker: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry at the edge of the screen near the track-wheel.

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  10. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Logic Board: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the 3 1/8 inch screws shown.

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  11. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the logic board with your hands.

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  12. BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 11, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 11, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry 7280 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the small black rubber microphone by sliding it off of the metal bracket.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi ! great tutorial ! do you know the reference name or number of the microphone that this blackberry uses ?

Thank you !

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