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Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the Touch Screen.

What you need

  1. Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement, Outside cover and stylus: step 1, image 1 of 2 Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement, Outside cover and stylus: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the outer screen cover by releasing the top clip from the main body of the device.

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    • Pull out the stylus from the top right corner of the device.

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    • Slide the memory cartridge cover up and off the device.

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  5. Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement, Batteries: step 4, image 1 of 2 Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement, Batteries: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery cover by releasing the clip from the main body of the device.

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  6. Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the batteries from the device.

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  7. Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Touch Screen Replacement, Back Cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four 2.94mm screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

    • One end of the OEM stylus can unscrew and contains a mini #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Use the spudger to pry open the casing by applying pressure at 4 clips on both sides of the device.

    • Be careful while opening the casing as there is a flex strip connecting the two halves.

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    • Disconnect the flex strip from the motherboard with tweezers.

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    • Release the latch in bottom right corner of the touchscreen.

    • Use the spudger (if needed) to pry the screen from the front case.

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Conclusion

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

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