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Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement

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  1. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Press down on the chrome button on the bottom of the chassis. Simultaneously slide the back cover down, away from the phone.

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  2. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Lever the battery out by pressing upwards on the bottom corners of the battery.

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  3. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the rubber screw covers using a plastic spudger.

    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws underneath the rubber screw covers.

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  4. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the antenna.

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  5. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Gently release the two latches using an opening tool.

    • The plastic latches are very fragile. Don’t use excessive force or they might break.

    • Pry off the back panel by wedging an opening tool into the crevice between the back panel and the circuit board.

    • Lift the back panel off of the phone.

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  6. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Loosen the copper circuit board connection with an opening tool.

    • Gently lift the copper connection.

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  7. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Lift up and pull out the pressure pad from under the buttons on the side of the chassis.

    • Gently lift the motherboard off of the front panel.

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  8. Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 8, image 1 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 8, image 2 of 3 Motorola V551 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Push both side keys in so they are not sticking out of the phone.

    • Remove the keypad.

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Conclusion

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

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