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HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement

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  1. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • To expose the battery, remove the outer case with your fingernail.

    • Remove the battery by pulling the black tab.

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  2. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Insert the flat end of the spudger into the two notches on the back of the camera cover and pry them up.

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  3. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
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    • Work the spudger around the edges of the camera cover until it comes off.

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  4. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
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    • Remove the four 6 mm screws with the T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • One of the screws is under the "void" sticker.

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  5. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the flat end of an iFixit opening tool between the side and inner covers to create a gap.

    • Work the tool around the edges until all the clips release.

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  6. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Once all the clips are open, remove the inner panel from the phone.

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  7. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1
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    • Use the spudger to pry the camera off.

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  8. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
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    • Using tweezers, flip the connector latch away from the motherboard.

    • Detach the flexible connection from under the connector latch.

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  9. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the keyboard into the open position.

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  10. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
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    • Lift the motherboard out of the case using the spudger.

    • Expose the underside of the motherboard using your hands.

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  11. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the flexible connection from the motherboard.

    • Caution: Removing the connection too fast may cause damage to the connection and cables.

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  12. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Keyboard Slider: step 12, image 1 of 3 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Keyboard Slider: step 12, image 2 of 3 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Keyboard Slider: step 12, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Remove the four 5mm screws with the T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Remove the keyboard slider from the main body.

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  13. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Screen Cover: step 13, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Screen Cover: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Use the T5 Torx screwdriver to remove four 5mm screws that secure the back of the screen casing.

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  14. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the front panel and the rear panel and pry open to reach the screen.

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  15. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Once the rear panel is loose, lift it off of the front panel.

    • The flexible connection will pop loose.

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  16. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Device rotated 90 degrees CCW.

    • Remove the yellow anti-static tape.

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  17. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the two 3mm phillips #0 screws from the bottom of the device that secure the rigid flex board to the screen panel.

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  18. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • Device rotated 180 degrees CW.

    • Unscrew the two 3mm Phillips #0 screws from the top of the device that secure the rigid flex board to the screen panel.

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  19. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • Device rotated 90 degrees CCW.

    • Unhinge the flexible connection and use the tweezers to disconnect.

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  20. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1
    • Now that the rigid flex board is loose, remove it from the screen.

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  21. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, LCD Screen: step 21, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, LCD Screen: step 21, image 2 of 2
    • Simply pull out the loose screen.

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  22. HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Front Buttons: step 22, image 1 of 2 HTC Wizard 200 Front Buttons Replacement, Front Buttons: step 22, image 2 of 2
    • Pull out the front button panel.

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Conclusion

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

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