Nokia Lumia 521 SIM Card Replacement

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 8 minutes

Introduction

The SIM card is placed under the battery so the first step is to remove the battery. Once the battery has been taken out, removing the SIM card is simple. All you have to do is push it out and insert the new one.

Tools

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Parts

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Step 1 Battery

Push the plastic opening tool in between the screen and the back case of the phone.

Pry the top of the phone between the case and screen until they are separated.

Push the plastic opening tool in between the screen and the back case of the phone.
Pry the top of the phone between the case and screen until they are separated.

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Step 2

Once the cover has been removed, the battery will be visible. Grab the plastic tab and pull it to remove the battery from its place. If there is no plastic tab, use the plastic opening tool to pry the battery loose.

Once the cover has been removed, the battery will be visible. Grab the plastic tab and pull it to remove the battery from its place. If there is no plastic tab, use the plastic opening tool to pry the battery loose.

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