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Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement

Introduction

Repair guide on how to replace the keypad in a Samsung SPH-A500.

What you need

  1. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn phone over

    • Push the gray tab above the battery forward to remove the battery.

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  2. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the phone, which will reveal four screws at the corners of the phone.

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  3. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all four screws using a small Philips screwdriver.

    • Note: The screws do not need to be completely removed from the case, as long as they are unscrewed.

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  5. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove back cover by carefully prying it open.

    • Note: Some force may be required.

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  6. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the side tabs outward while simultaneously lifting up the circuit board.

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  7. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift circuit board from the bottom of the phone.

    • WARNING: DO NOT completely remove circuit board from the phone, since it is still attached at the top of the phone.

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  8. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the circuit board around the top of the phone.

    • Lift the rubber keypad off.

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  9. Samsung SPH-A500 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the keypad.

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Conclusion

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

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