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Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement

What you need

  1. Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Press the release button located on the upper edge of the battery cover. At the same time, lift the battery cover away from the phone.

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    • Push the top edge of the battery and lift away from the phone.

  3. Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull the SIM Card toward the top of the phone with your finger.

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    • Remove the two screws from the back panel with a T6 screwdriver.

  5. Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully use a metal spudger to pry back panel open.

    • The back panel is attached to the phone with a copper ribbon that acts as a hinge.

    • Carefully open out the back panel to the side of the phone corresponding with the hinge.

    • Do not pull back away from phone. It may damage the copper ribbon.

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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the copper ribbon from the inside of the back panel.

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    • Use a T6 Torx bit screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the cover down.

    • The metal shield will come off with the screws; don't forget to reattach it before replacing the screws.

  8. Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Motorola Razr V3m Keypad Cover Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the keypad cover, located below the keypad on the front of the phone.

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    • Remove the sticker on the back of the phone.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, push the four metal tabs along the edge of the phone in towards the keypad.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry the edges of the keypad until it is loose. Then, pull it off.

    • It is easiest to work your way from left to right when loosening the case.

Conclusion

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

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