Palm Treo 680 Motherboard Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows how to replace the motherboard in the Palm Treo 680.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Remove the battery cover by pressing on the small rectangular button located on the back of the phone.
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Remove the stylus in order to access the screw.
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Remove the 27mm top-left screw using a T6 Torx screwdriver.
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Using the spudger, remove the rubber rectangular cover located in the upper rear, right-hand corner.
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Remove the 27mm screw using the T6 Torx screwdriver.
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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.
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Use a spudger to carefully separate the back panel from the front panel to access components inside the phone.
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Separate the covers from the left side of the device as indicated in the picture.
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Slide the slim metal plate upwards until it disconnects from the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Locate the orange ribbon that connects the screen to the motherboard.
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Use tweezers to peel off the small piece of tape over the orange ribbon connector.
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Slide the spudger between the orange ribbon and black connector. Flip the black connector upwards to release the orange ribbon.
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Using the spudger, pull the orange ribbon away from the connector to confirm the wire is fully disconnected.
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Carefully turn the phone over so the screen is face up.
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Locate the other orange ribbon that connects the motherboard to the faceplate.
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Slide the spudger between the orange ribbon and tan connector. Lift the tan connector up to release the orange ribbon.
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Separate the motherboard and faceplate of the Palm Treo.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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