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Sony Ericsson Z500a Keypad Replacement

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Introduction

This guide shows how to remove the phone keypad.

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  1. Remove the back cover and the battery. Remove the back cover and the battery. Remove the back cover and the battery.

    • Remove the back cover and the battery.

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  2. Remove the 4 screws using a T6 precision screwdriver.

    • Remove the 4 screws using a T6 precision screwdriver.

    • Flip open the phone, and keep the back cover facing you.

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  4. Take the plastic opening tool and run it between the phone case and phone body to loosen the key pad while the phone is open. There are 2 clamps that lock it to the phone case (1 on each side).

    • Take the plastic opening tool and run it between the phone case and phone body to loosen the key pad while the phone is open.

    • There are 2 clamps that lock it to the phone case (1 on each side).

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  5. Flip the phone over and lift straight up on the key pad to remove it.

    • Flip the phone over and lift straight up on the key pad to remove it.

    • Be sure to hold the phone flat (parallel to the table), because there are loose parts that may fall out.

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Conclusion

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

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