Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
15
Time Required
10 minutes
- Disassembly of Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 back cover 3 steps
- Battery 3 steps
- Keypad 9 steps
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Introduction
This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the keypad. This requires taking off the back cover, the battery, as well as the motherboard. The keypad will pop out easily after the motherboard is removed. You will need 2 different screwdrivers for this guide.
Parts
No parts required.
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Remove back cover by pressing down with your thumb on top of the back cover.
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You will hear a popping noise as the cover releases from the phone. Continue to slide the cover down.
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Lift the cover off the phone and put aside
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Remove the back lid of the cell phone.
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Place your thumb on the edge to lift the battery.
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Remove the battery.
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After removing the battery, unscrew the 4 3/16" screws on the black plastic cover with the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
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Remove the headphone cover from the left side of the black plastic cover.
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Remove the volume cover from the right side of the black plastic cover.
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Unscrew the 3 3/32" screws located around motherboard with the 1.5 mm flathead screwdriver.
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Lift off the metal plate and place to the side.
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Remove the motherboard by pushing on the white plastic tabs that are holding the motherboard in place, while simultaneously pushing on the keypad. This will pop the motherboard loose.
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To remove the keypad, apply pressure from the front of the case. It will come out easily.
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Replace the keypad with a new keypad and reverse steps to put the phone back together.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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