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Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement

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  1. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Flip Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the plastic opening tool in the bottom corner of the phone in the crevice between the flap to remove the cover.

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  2. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cover with a slight twisting motion.

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  3. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Place the phone face down on a flat smooth surface so that the camera, logos, and speaker face up.

    • Using the provided notch on the bottom of the back cover, insert a plastic opening tool and lift upwards to remove the back cover of the phone.

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  4. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Set the cover to the side upon removal.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the crevice between the camera and the battery of the phone. Using a gentle prying motion, lift the end of the battery and remove.

    • After removal, recycle the defective battery appropriately.

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  6. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the phone over and remove the Sony Ericsson sticker that is over the phone's ear speaker.

    • Using a T5 screwdriver, loosen and remove the two screws under the Sony Ericsson sticker by turning them counterclockwise.

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  7. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using a mini Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws by turning them counterclockwise.

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  8. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Insert an opening tool in the bottom crack between the front and back plates and use a gentle upward pull to separate the back case from the front case.

    • Side buttons/controls may fall from their place in between the back and front casings.

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  9. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a T5 screwdriver, remove the two screws by turning them counterclockwise.

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  10. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using an opening tool and a gentle outward motion, separate the front plate from the inner phone workings.

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  11. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw from the front number pad by turning it counterclockwise.

    • Remove the speaker from the phone.

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  12. Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 11, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson W350a Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from its connection until the keypad "pops" off.

    • Remove the keypad from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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