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Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement

Introduction

Replace the digitizer on your Sharp Aquos Crystal.

What you need

  1. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Peel back the back cover of the phone from the access point to remove it. It should come off easily using your hands.

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  2. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, USB Port: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, USB Port: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove seven 3mm Star #5 screws shown in the picture with a screwdriver.

    • Remove two 3.5mm Star #5 screws shown in the picture with a screwdriver.

    • Remove two 5mm Star #5 screws shown in the picture with a screwdriver.

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  3. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the back panel using a plastic opening tool. Do this around the edges until you are able to lift it off.

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  4. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wire by lifting it up with a plastic opening tool.

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  5. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • To disconnect the cable, use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small retaining flap. Then, you can safely pull the ribbon cable out.

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  7. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the wires, carefully snap out the usb port with your hands. It is held down by some plastic clips, so some force may be needed.

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  8. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off the black pieces of tape.

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  9. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small retaining flap. Then pull the cable out using tweezers.

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  10. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wire from the two marked connections using tweezers to pull the wire apart from the device.

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  11. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the tape off with your hands.

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  12. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard out with your hands.

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  13. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Peel off the tape holding the battery down.

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  14. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the battery out with your hands.

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  15. Sharp Aquos Crystal Digitizer Replacement, Screen: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Replace this component with the new one.

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Conclusion

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

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