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Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

This shows you how to replace a faulty microphone for the Palm Treo 680.

What you need

  1. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery cover by pressing on the small rectangular button located on the back of the phone.

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  2. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by pulling it out towards you.

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  3. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Back Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the stylus in order to access the screw.

    • Remove the 27mm top-left screw using a T6 Torx screwdriver.

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  5. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, remove the rubber rectangular cover located in the upper rear, right-hand corner.

    • Remove the 27mm screw using the T6 Torx screwdriver.

    • If there is a red Palm sticker covering this screw, puncture it to access the screw.

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  6. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the remaining two 27mm screws from the bottom using the T6 screwdriver.

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    • Turn the phone so the screen is facing the right side.

    • Use a spudger to carefully separate the back panel from the front panel to access components inside the phone.

    • Separate the covers from the left side of the device as indicated in the picture.

    • The right side contains orange ribbons that are easily damaged.

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  8. Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 7, image 1 of 2 Palm Treo 680 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using a pair of tweezers, grasp the blue rubber microphone.

    • Pull the rubber microphone up and back to remove it.

    • Now you have successfully removed the microphone.

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Conclusion

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

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