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Motorola California Mobile Phone Rear Casing Replacement

Introduction

This guide requires minimal teardown and can be used to replace the plastic back case of the device.

What you need

  1. Motorola California Mobile Phone Rear Casing Replacement, Rear Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by sliding it down the rails to which it is connected.

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    • Find a flat head or Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Insert the screwdriver into the holes in the plastic rod connecting the key pad guard to the rear casing.

    • Use the screwdriver to push the rods towards each other until they click out of their locked position.

    • Note: This may require a large amount of force.

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    • Slide off the antenna guard and locate the four clips on the exterior of the rear casing.

    • Simultaneously push the clips outward while lifting the old rear casing away from the rest of the device.

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    • Locate the four holes on the new rear casing.

    • Align the holes in the new rear casing with the clips attached the to front casing.

    • Simultaneously insert all four clips.

    • Push down firmly until you hear the clips click into place.

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    • Find a thin and sturdy screwdriver.

    • Insert the screwdriver into the holes in the plastic rod connecting the new key pad guard to the rear casing.

    • Use the screwdriver to push the rods away from each other until they click into their locked position.

    • Note: This may require a large amount of force.

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Conclusion

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

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