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HTC Hero Trackball Replacement

What you need

  1. HTC Hero Trackball Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back of the phone by pushing firmly with your thumbs up towards the camera.

    • Remove both the battery and the SD card (Press SD card in to release)

    • Locate and remove the four Torx screws highlighted in the photo, with the phone laying face down on your work space.

  2. HTC Hero Trackball Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully pry the inside back cover from the device using an appropriate size plastic opening tool or small flathead screwdriver.

    • Insert the flat end between the back and front enclosure, working your way around the rim.

  3. HTC Hero Trackball Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Gently depress and release the small plastic tabs around the rim in the front enclosure, highlighted here.

    • It is best to start with the tab found on the top center of the phone, as it is easiest to locate.

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    • Carefully separate the front and back enclosures once all of the clips have been disengaged.

    • Be sure to not separate too quickly or you risk breaking an attached tab.

  5. HTC Hero Trackball Replacement, Trackball: step 5, image 1 of 2 HTC Hero Trackball Replacement, Trackball: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two screws near the bottom of the motherboard with a Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Gently pull off the ribbons holding the sides of the motherboard to the front enclosure.

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    • Remove the motherboard from within the front enclosure.

    • Be careful when pulling the ribbons off the motherboard as they may rip or break.

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    • Tilt the inside of the front enclosure towards your cupped palm to remove the trackball and it's enclosure will fall out.

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    • Position the phone off of the edge of the table and insert the replacement part by inserting the bevel then the trackball into the hole.

    • Make sure the two plastic pins on the trackball bevel are oriented horizontally.

Conclusion

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

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