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Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement

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  1. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the back cover to access the battery. Press the tab on the bottom of the cover.

    • Slide the back cover downwards off of the phone while pressing the tab down.

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  2. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the bottom-left corner of the phone where there is a spot to remove the battery.

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  3. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out using your finger.

    • The E61i uses a Nokia BP-4L standard battery.

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  4. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Front Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Front Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four screws that secure the front cover to the rest of the phone using a T7 screwdriver.

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  6. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cover by pulling it up and off.

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  7. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Take off the casing and keyboard.

    • Remove the screws while holding the screen in place using a Torx T6 screwdriver.

    • Remove the single screw while holding the screen in place using a Torx T5 screwdriver.

    • Lift the ribbon off of the contact with the motherboard.

    • Firmly press the contacts into place to connect the ribbon and the motherboard when reassembling.

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  8. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the screen off of the phone.

    • Be sure not to rip the sticker that connects the display and the motherboard.

    • Pull the silver case off to completely free the cracked or damaged screen.

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  9. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the green motherboard from the back casing.

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  10. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Connector Housing: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the connector housing by pushing and sliding it off the back panel.

    • Be very careful not to lose the small loose spring from behind the button or the small button itself.

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  11. Nokia E61i Headset Jack Replacement, Headset Jack: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the headset jack from the housing by pulling it up.

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Conclusion

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

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