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BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement

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  1. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball 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.

  2. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 Trackball 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.

  3. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use a nylon spudger to carefully remove the two side bars of plastic.

  4. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball 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.

  5. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball 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.

  6. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement, Track Ball: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • After removing the front from the outer casing, the track ball will come off attached to the casing.

  7. BlackBerry 8820 Trackball Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the track ball from the front case.

Conclusion

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

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