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KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement

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    1. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Turn the phone over to expose the battery cover.

      • Apply pressure to the back of the battery cover to slide it down.

      • The battery cover is now separate from the phone.

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    2. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the battery by pushing it up and out from the bottom.

      • The battery, cover, and phone should now be separated.

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    1. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 1 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 2 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement, Faceplate: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Start by prying, with a metal probe, the black covers that are located by the pivoting joints of the phone/

      • Beneath those covers are the screws.

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    2. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the screws using a Y0 screwdriver.

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    3. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use the iPod pry tool to remove the outer screen.

      • Two screws are now visible.

      • Be careful not to crack the screen upon removal. It adheres strongly to the phone.

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    4. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use the Y0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

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    5. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use the iPod pry tool to loosen the faceplate from the phone.

      • Slide the pry tool along the entire crease of the faceplate to completely detach it.

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    6. KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 KDDI Kyocera A5521K Faceplate Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Separate the faceplate from the phone.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in the reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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