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HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement

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  1. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the back cover of the device to access the internal components of the HTC 7 Surround.

    • To remove the back cover, use the circular hole to lift up the cover while holding the front of the device down.

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  2. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the screws as directed.

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  3. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the screen and back cover with the opening tool.

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  4. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, SD Card: step 4, image 1 of 3 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, SD Card: step 4, image 2 of 3 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, SD Card: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Look at the bottom right hand corner of the device and remove the silver tape covering the SD card slot with your fingers.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool directly underneath the orange surface below the SIM card until its removed from the surface of the device.

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  5. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • To get to the attachment that the SD/SIM card is attached to; insert the plastic opening tool underneath the lower motherboard until it is removed from the bottom half of the device.

    • You will notice the SD/SIM card is attached to the lower motherboard by a yellow piece of tape. Remove the tape from the back of motherboard with your fingers.

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  6. HTC Surround Sim Card Replacement, Sim Card: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • The SIM card slot will come off the device with the SD card slot and is ready to replace.

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Conclusion

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

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