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Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement

Introduction

This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 keypad. You will need 2 different screwdrivers for this guide. This requires removing the back cover, the battery, and the motherboard. The keypad will pop out easily after the motherboard is removed.

What you need

  1. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the phone on its front side so the back is visible.

    • Use your thumb to gently and firmly press down on the triangle arrow found on the cover of the phone.

    • Press down on the arrow until you hear a popping sound, which will remove the cover of the phone.

    • Slide the cover down from the phone to remove it. Set the cover aside.

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  2. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the access notch at the end of the battery compartment.

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  3. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Place your thumb on the edge of the battery near the access notch.

    • Lift the battery to remove it from the phone. Set the battery aside.

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  4. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 4.8 mm screws from the midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  6. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the headphone cover from the left side of the midframe.

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  7. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the volume cover from the right side of the midframe.

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  8. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to separate the midframe from the rest of the phone.

    • This may take a little effort to remove.

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  9. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a 1.5 mm hex screwdriver to remove the three 2.4 mm screws around the motherboard.

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  10. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the metal plate off of the motherboard and set it aside.

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  11. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Push on the white plastic tabs and the keypad at the same time to remove the motherboard.

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  12. Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 Keypad Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the phone over to its front side.

    • Apply pressure on the keypad.

    • The keypad will come out easily.

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Conclusion

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

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