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BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

Replace your cracked LCD screen with a new one.

What you need

  1. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement, Disassembling BlackBerry 8820 Outer Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery cover by applying pressure and sliding down the silver square on the back of the phone.

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  2. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery by prying under it with your finger or the plastic opening tool.

    • Remove the four small 3/8" long screws using a 1/16" diameter torx screwdriver.

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  3. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a nylon spudger to carefully remove the two side bars of plastic.

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  5. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a nylon spudger to carefully pry the back casing off.

    • There are two small clamps on each edge that need to be unhooked before the casing will come off.

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  6. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pry off the front casing.

    • Be aware of sensors and other sensitive areas of the newly exposed electronics.

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  7. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • After disassembling the outer casing, the phone should be stripped as shown.

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  8. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • At the top of the phone, locate the gloss SATA cable strap connecting the LCD screen to the phone.

    • Using the prying tool, unattach this cable by levering under the connector.

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  9. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using the prying tool, lever up the old screen as shown.

    • WARNING: Be sure to have disconnected the SATA cable strap prior to attempting this.

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  10. BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Insert new LCD screen.

    • Attach cable to the connector located at the top of the phone.

    • Phone should look as it was prior to screen removal.

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Conclusion

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

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