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Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement

Introduction

The Logic Board is the part that the keys hit and translates the signals to the phone.

What you need

  1. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement, Keypad: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement, Keypad: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement, Keypad: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the back cover by pulling it down, and then take out the battery.

    • Using a T6 Torx screwdriver, remove the 4 screws.

    • Keep the phone open with the back cover facing you.

  2. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool and run it between the case and the body of the device to loosen the keyboard

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

  4. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • 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) so that no loose parts fall out.

  5. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement, Logic Board: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the i Pod opening tool to remove the 2 ribbon wires (boxed in the photo) from the logic board.

  6. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the back of the logic board and then pull outwards. Be careful not to rip the ribbon wire.

  7. Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • If the parts are loose you can remove the black sim card reader and green vibrator before continuing, otherwise they may fall out.

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