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Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement

Introduction

When there is a crack in your screen or it just won't display, change the LCD screen out.

What you need

  1. Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Be sure cell phone is off before you begin to disassemble the phone.

    • Press the button on the bottom of the back of the cell phone.

    • Slide rear panel down and remove it.

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    • Using your fingernail, pry the back of the battery upwards and pull out.

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  3. Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the plastic opening tool under the faceplate.

    • Separate the faceplate from main body by twisting the prying tool with some force.

    • The faceplate is held by three plastic fasteners, so pry evenly on both sides of phone.

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    • With the faceplate removed, simply peel off rubber key pad and remove.

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  6. Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate and remove the six screws on the front of the phone using a T6 Torx.

    • All 6 screws are 6.9mm long.

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    • After removing screws, lift the motherboard assembly straight off the cell phone body.

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  8. Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Speaker: step 7, image 1 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Speaker: step 7, image 2 of 3 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement, Speaker: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • With the LCD unit removed, gently press out the speaker with a non-metallic pointed object.

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    • Pull one of the bottom corners of the rubber casing outward and detach LCD screen.

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    • Once the LCD screen is detached from a majority of the rubber casing, pry out the highlighted portion.

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  11. Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Nokia 2128i LCD Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • The highlighted portion is fragile. Pry gently when removing from rubber casing.

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Conclusion

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

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Curtis Lutje

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