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BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement

Introduction

Use this repair guide to install the screen in the Blackberry Pearl 8100

What you need

  1. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before working on the phone, be sure that the device is turned off.

    • Begin by removing the back panel; this can be done by pressing the silver button on the backside of the Blackberry 8100, while simultaneously sliding the back panel off.

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    • Remove the battery located directly below back panel.

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  3. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a 1.5 mm Hex screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold the two panels together.

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  4. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, pry off the small portion of the casing located at the bottom of the phone.

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  6. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger, pry off the side casings one at a time by wedging it between the inner casing and the sides.

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  7. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using a 1.5mm Hex screwdriver, unscrew the two screws, located on the front of the phone, that connect the back and front panels.

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  8. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, pry off the back body panel by wedging the spudger in between the front and back panels on the side face. Remove the back body panel.

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  9. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the logic board from the front panel.

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  10. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Gently remove the keyboard from front casing. It should snap out of place.

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  11. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the logic board, place spudger between the logic board and screen and remove the screen, sliding it slowly away.

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Conclusion

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

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