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Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface

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  1. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Press down on the grooved area firmly in the direction of arrow #1.

    • While maintaining the downwards pressure, push the back cover in the direction of arrow #2 until the back cover slides off.

    • Photos taken from: http://theinformr.com/uploads/manuals/si...

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  2. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Turn off the phone before removing the battery to avoid damage.

    • Press the latch on the battery in the direction of arrow #3.

    • Lift battery at the cutout on the side of the phone, then tilt upwards and remove.

    • It may be necessary to use the tip of a fingernail or a plastic lifting tool to remove the battery.

    • Photos taken from: http://theinformr.com/uploads/manuals/si...

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  3. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Front Plate: step 3, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Front Plate: step 3, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Front Plate: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Firmly grasp the white casing of the phone with one hand and the blue cover with the other hand as seen in the first picture.

    • Pull up on the two plastic clips at the top of the phone.

    • While the clips are pulled up, pull the blue cover away from the white casing to remove it.

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  5. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Back Plastic Cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Back Plastic Cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Back Plastic Cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Along the side of the metal frame of the phone, locate the six screws.

    • Using a T5 screwdriver bit, unscrew the six 1/4 inch screws and store them in a safe place.

    • The screws are very small and can strip easily, so proper care is required when removing and storing the screws.

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  6. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 5, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 5, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • To remove the back plastic cover, grasp the device with both hands as seen in the first picture.

    • Gently remove the motherboard from the back plastic cover.

    • The motherboard is fragile, so proper care is necessary when handling and storing in order to prevent damage.

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  7. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard Metal Frame: step 6, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard Metal Frame: step 6, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard Metal Frame: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Turn over the keypad interface and using the blue plastic opening tool, gently pry the bottom of the metal frame.

    • Once loosened, the metal frame should be able to be lifted from the motherboard.

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  8. Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 7, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 7, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Siemens A56 Motherboard from Keypad Interface, Motherboard from Keypad Interface: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the fine-tipped spudger in between the motherboard and the keypad interface.

    • Gently work the spudger across the length of the motherboard.

    • An adhesive exists between the motherboard and the keypad interface.

    • Once loosened, the motherboard should easily separate from the keypad interface.

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Conclusion

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

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