BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement

Step 1 Microphone

• Remove battery cover and battery on the back of the device.
Step 2

• Using a small plastic opening tool, remove the lower rear cover.
Step 3
• Remove six screws from the midframe of the device.
Step 4
• Remove the midframe from the phone.
Step 5
• Gently pry the back the plastic tabs that secure the motherboard to the case.
• Slowly work your way around the case until the tabs until the motherboard comes free.
Step 6
• Remove the screen so as not to damage it.
Step 7
• Carefully unhook the antenna cable in all three locations.
Step 8
• Detach the ribbon cable on the front of the motherboard.
Step 9
• Tilt the motherboard up and detach both ribbon connections.
Step 10
• Replace the entire motherboard to replace the microphone (circled in red).

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