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Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides instruction for installing a screen for the Sony Ericsson TM506 cell phone.

What you need

  1. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Firmly hold the phone between your fingers with your thumb on the battery cover.

    • Push down with your thumb until the battery cover comes off.

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  2. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Back Case: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the bottom two 5.4mm screws with a Torx T6 screwdriver.

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  3. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two rubber casings for the top two screws with a plastic opening tool.

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  4. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew these two 5.4mm screws with a Torx T6 screwdriver.

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  5. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • There are eight snap hooks located around the outer case. Carefully snap these to remove the outer case.

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  6. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Sound Box: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • The sound box is attached to the case by two snap hooks.

    • Lift the sound box up to remove it from the case.

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  8. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 80-pin connector.

    • Carefully, lift up on the connector to separate it from the board.

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  9. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • There are two snap hooks that attach the motherboard to the case.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, carefully lift up on the motherboard to detach it.

    • The motherboard is extremely fragile. Try to be forceful yet delicate in the removal because it will not come off easily.

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  10. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Speaker, GPS, and Camera: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Speaker, GPS, and Camera: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to push the hinge stopper in until it can no longer be moved.

    • The hinge stopper should be about 5.5mm in.

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  11. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the bottom and top half of the phone from the hinge they are connected by.

    • Don't completely pull apart the two pieces or you will damage the ribbon.

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  12. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the ribbon through the opening in the hinge to completely separate the upper and lower halves of the phone.

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  13. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • The top and bottom covers are held in place by adhesive. To remove them, use a pushpin in the four indentations indicated to remove.

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  14. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 5.4 mm screws with a Torx T5 screwdriver.

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  15. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool in the indicated location and apply pressure until the case hook is detached. Then lift the case up until the two pieces are detached.

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  16. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Use a paperclip to detach the speaker from the case.

    • Detach the GPS from the case by carefully lifting it up from the case.

    • Detach the camera with your hands or by using a paperclip similar to the way the speaker was removed.

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  17. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Once the three components are detached, removing the ribbon is possible.

    • Simply, move the ribbon to the right and it will be completely detached from the case.

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  18. Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 17, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 17, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson TM506 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Pull apart the screen and the case at one end. Then slide the screen out to completely detach them.

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Conclusion

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

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