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Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad

Introduction

A procedure in replacing the keypad of the device.

What you need

  1. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad, Disassembling Motorola i850 Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use your thumb to slide the back cover locker away from the antenna.

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  2. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the back cover towards the antenna while lifting the cover away from the phone.

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  3. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Place your thumb on the indicated corner while stabilizing the phone and the upper portion of the battery with your forefinger.

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  4. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the battery out of the phone while pushing it towards the antenna.

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  6. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad, Keypad: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Once battery is removed, untighten the screws located near the edges of the device with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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    • Grip the device firmly with both hands and carefully open the device.

    • Warning: Interior hardware inside the device can be easily damaged.

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  8. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the hardware by gripping the side of the hardware attachment with a tweezer.

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  9. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 8, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully grip the side of the hardware attachment with a tweezer and detach from device.

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  10. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 9, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 9, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Place the back of the device on your hand and flip it over with the other hand.

    • Carefully lift the device to remove interior hardware.

    • The structure of the keypad should easily be loose from flipping the device.

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  11. Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 10, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 10, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Motorola i850 Keypad: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully remove the keypad by griping on the side of the plastic with a tweezer.

    • WARNING: The plastic keypad is sensitive and can be easily damaged.

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Conclusion

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

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