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Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove the logic board.

What you need

  1. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Case Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a T9 Screwdriver to unscrew the two screws on the backside of the BlackBerry, one on the bottom left and one on the top right.

  2. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the backside of the device and set aside for later use.

  3. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 3, image 1 of 2 Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rubber placement pad that sits under the battery and set aside for later use. Gently fold back the battery, making sure the small plug connecting the battery to the logic board remains intact. Extra care should be taken as this part is quite delicate and easy to damage.

  4. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the T9 Screwdriver to remove the five visible screws: Top right, bottom right, middle center, bottom center, bottom left.

  6. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 5, image 1 of 2 Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the board from the device by gently pushing on the screen from the front side. The battery, screen, and scroll wheel are all connected to the logic board. Be sure to support these components so they do not break.

    • Note the placement of two additional rubber pieces that cling loosely to the logic board. It is okay to let these pieces fall loose.

    • One is located below the scrollwheel.

    • Another is located behind the screen.

  7. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Scroll Wheel: step 6, image 1 of 2 Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Scroll Wheel: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pinch the white plastic clip that connects the ribbon of the scroll wheel to the logic board.

    • Gently wiggle and pull upwards to remove the scroll wheel.

  8. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Display: step 7, image 1 of 2 Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Display: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Pull out the two black clips securing the screen’s ribbon so that they are as far out as they will go.

    • Gently remove the screen’s ribbon from the slot. Be sure to support the screen and any connected parts.

  9. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, External Battery Power Conductor: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the power conductor by gently peeling the grey section (which is connected to the logic board) upwards.

  10. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • The conductor can now be easily removed by pulling it off of the logic board.

  11. Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Internal Battery: step 10, image 1 of 2 Installing BlackBerry R900M Logic Board, Internal Battery: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull on the wires connecting the battery to the device until the battery disconnects.

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