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Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement

What you need

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

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

  4. Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • With the faceplate removed, simply peel off rubber key pad and remove.

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

  7. Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement, Vibrator: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nokia 2128i Vibrator Replacement, Vibrator: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • With the logic board and LCD unit removed, gently pry out the vibrator from its housing.

Conclusion

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

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