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Blackberry Storm 9500 Repair Guide Print E-mail
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Saturday, 05 December 2009 17:33


Blackberry Storm Before you begin

  • Read the legal information section and make sure you are qualified to attempt this repair. Place your Blackberry Storm 9500 on a clean flat and soft surface, such as a rubber mat or a piece of soft cloth and get the required opening tools.

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    Turn your Blackberry Storm 9500 on its front.

    Step 2

    Remove the battery door and the battery.

    Step 3

    Remove the 2 screws under the battery compartment they are located right in the middle of the storm.

    Step 4

    The second one is right below it.

    Step 5

    Turn the Blackberry Storm 9500 around and pry off the microphone cover at the top using a plastic opening tool. Remove any screws you find underneath.

    Step 6

    Here are the torx screws below that need to be removed.

    Step 10

    On the other end there is another panel that needs to be removed which is part of the camera.

    Step 13

    Once the plastic piece is removed you can see another 2 torx screws.

    Step 12

    These torx scres need to be removed.

    Step 15

    Use the torx screw to remove the 2 screws.

    Step 16

    Once all 6 torx screws are removed you can now use teh green tool to remove the top frame from the bottom frame.

    Step 17

    Use the edge of the green tool to life the off the hooks that connect the top and bottom frames.

    Step 18

    Once you have worked you way all the way around the device with the green tool you can then take the front button frame you can now completely remove it from the bottom.

    Step 19

    You can now lift the screen using a flathead screwdriver.

    Step 20

    Keep the screen right next to the logicboard so the cable does not tear.  In order to detatch the screen you need to access the other side of the logicboard.

    Step 21

    This can be done by using a flathead and working your way around the logicboard so that it releases from the clips at its edges.

    Step 23

    The logicboard and screen are now removed from the back frame of the storm.

    Step 24

    Flip the logicboard around so that it is sitting on top of the screen.

    Step 25

    This ribbon cable connection can be removed using a flathead to gently seperate it from the logicboard.

    Step 26

    Step 27

    A second ribbon cable can be disconnected.  Again, use a flathead to gently remove  the ribbon cable from the logicboard.

    Step 28

    The logicboard can now be completely removed from the LCD and the center frame.

    Step 29

    Here is a picture of the logicboard and the center frame.

    Step 30

    Here is a picture of the LCD/touch screen.

    Step 31

    Picture of the logicboard.

    Step 32

    Here are all the parts that have been taken apart.
    Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 December 2009 21:09
     
    Blackberry Bold 9000 Repair Guide Print E-mail
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    Monday, 15 December 2008 00:40


    Blackberry Bold   Preparations

  • Please read the legal guidelines and familiarize yourself with the risks of this repair.

    Place your Blackberry Bold on a clean flat and soft surface, such as a rubber mat or a piece of soft cloth and get the required opening tools: Two plastic opening tools and a Torx T4 key.

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    Step 1

     

     
     

    Step 2

    The back of your Blackberry Bold is the battery door that needs to be removed first.
     

    Step 3

    Push the battery door lock to release battery cover.
     

    Step 4

    Take out the battery.
     

    Step 5

     Remove the six Torx T4 screws around the edges of your Blackberry Bold.
     

    Step 6

    This is what is looks like with the battery and the six screws removed.
     

    Step 7

    Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the black plastic frame as shown in image.
     

    Step 8

     Lift up the frame and set it aside.
     

    Step 9

     

    This is what it looks like when the frame is removed.
     

    Step 10

     

    Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the Blackberry Bold logic board and release it from the frontplate.

    The usb port and headphone jack will keep the logic board from coming loose from the front plate. Carefully move the logic board left and right as you try to pull it upward.
     

    Step 11

     

    Release the logic board from the front plate and set it aside.
     

    Step 12

     The components you have disassembled so far.
     

    Step 13

     

    Turn the logic board around so that the screen faces upward.
     

    Step 14

     

    Carefully slide the plastic opening tool under the screen and pry the Blackberry Bold Screen loose from the logic board.
     

    Step 15

    Slide the tool over the other side of the screen. Work with patience to avoid bending the screen. 

    When releasing the small screen connector on the other side of the board, be sure to keep flex cable from tearing. Be sure to work slowly, the paperthin material tears easily. 
     

    Step 16

    On the image you see the logic board after the Blackberry Bold screen has been removed.
     

    Step 18 (0ptional)

    Pry op the metal casing holding the Blackberry Bold Trackball in place.
     

    Step 19

    Flip the metal casing upward to expose the trackball.
     

    Step 20

     Lift the Trackball out of the enclosure and set it aside. 
     

    Step 21
     

    Step 22 (Optional)

    The last step is to remove the keypad from the front plate.
     

    Step 23

    Pry under the keypad to release from the frontplate.
     

    Step 24

    Lift the keypad out of the frontplate and set it aside.
     

    Step 25

     You fully disassembled your Blackberry Bold. For re-assembly follow the steps in reverse order.
    Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 11:54
     
    Blackberry Javelin 8900 Repair Guide Print E-mail
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    Wednesday, 06 May 2009 14:40


    Blackberry Storm   Before you begin

  • Read the legal information section and make sure you are qualified to attempt this repair. Place your Blackberry Javelin 8900 on a clean flat and soft surface, such as a rubber mat or a piece of soft cloth and get the required opening tools

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    Turn your Blackberry Javelin 8900 on its front.
     

    Step 2

    Remove the battery door and the battery.
     

    Step 3

    Remove the screws under the battery compartment.
     

    Step 4

    Remove the screws on top of the battery compartment.
     

    Step 5

    Turn the Blackberry Javelin 8900 around and pry off the microphone cover at the top using a plastic opening tool. Remove any screws you find underneath.
     

    Step 6

    Turn the Blackberry Javelin 8900 around again and remove the antenna cover using the spudger as shown in the image.
     

    Step 10

    Remove the torx screws you find under the antenna cover.
     

    Step 13

    Now the plastic frame should come loose from the Blackberry Javelin 8900 midboard.
     

    Step 12

    This is what it looks like when the frame is removed.
     

    Step 15

    Release the antenna cable from the Blackberry Javelin 8900 logic board.
     

    Step 16

    Release the Blackberry Javelin 8900 keyboard connector.
     

    Step 17

    Now you can lift the logic board as shown in the image.
     

    Step 18

    The keyboard becomes fully exposed.
     

    Step 19

    Release the Blackberry Javelin 8900 screen connector.
     

    Step 20

    Now the Blackberry Javelin 8900 logic board is fully disconnected.
     

    Step 21

    This is what is looks like when the logic board is removed from the frontplate.
     

    Step 23

    Remove the midboard from the frontplate using the opening tool.
     

    Step 24

    Turn the midboard around. If you want to replace the Blackberry Javelin 8900 screen carefully release it from the midboard.
     

    Step 25

    The frontplate, midboard and logic board separated from each other. You can see the trackball in the center of the frontplate.
     

    Step 26

    The Blackberry Javelin 8900 trackball is compatible with trackballs from other blackberries if you are indifferent about its color. Just take it out of the frontplate if it needs replacement.

    You have fully disassembled your Blackberry Javelin 8900, for re-assembly follow the steps in reverse order.
    Last Updated on Saturday, 05 December 2009 17:26
     
    Blackberry Curve Motherboard Replacement Print E-mail
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    Thursday, 09 October 2008 03:24

    Blackberry Curve Before you begin

  • Tools required:
  • Torx T5
  • Torx T4
  • Safe Open Tool

  • Set aside all neccesary tools and place your Blackberry Curve on a clean flat and soft surface.

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    simcard and sim tray

    Step 1

    Begin by removing the battery door.
    dock connector

    Step 2

    Remove the two Torx T4 screws at the top and the T5 screw under the flash. One of the T4 screws is hidden under a white rectangular warranty seal.

     

     

     
    Blackberry Curve

    Step 3

    Pry off the antenna cover at the bottom using the safe open tool.
    inside Blackberry Curve

    Step 4

    This is what it looks like with the antenna cover removed.
    ribbon cable

    Step 5

    Turn the device on its back and slide the safe open tool around the front plate. Gently pry to release the front plate from the glue between frontplate and the frame.
    Blackberry Curve mainboard screws

    Step 6

    Slide the tool around to the top, at this point you should be able to lift off the front plate.
    speaker and home switch assembly

    Step 7

    Remove the Torx T5 screws at the bottom of the screen and the bottom of the keyboard. Lift the Logic board off the frame.
    Blackberry Curve dissasmbled

    Step 8

    Use the safe open tool to remove the screen from the logic board. Be careful since the screen can crack if you apply too much force. Pry gently in all corners.
    Blackberry Curve battery

    Step 9

    Release the pressure fit connector of the screen ribbon cable, using the flathead screwdriver.
    Blackberry Curve backpanel

    Step 10

    Now lift the screen off the logic board, you have fully disassembled your blackberry curve, for reassembly follow the steps in reverse order.
    Last Updated on Sunday, 11 January 2009 06:25
     
    Blackberry 8800 Repair Guide Print E-mail
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    Thursday, 12 November 2009 07:17


    Blackberry 8800 border= Before you begin

  • Read this website's Legal Guidelines and make sure you understand the risks of this repair. Place your Blackberry 8800 on a clean flat and soft surface, such as a rubber mat or a piece of soft cloth and get the required opening tools

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    Step 1

    This is the back of the blackberry 8800 with the battery cover removed.

     

     

    Step 2

    There are 4 torx screws that need to be removed.

    Step 3

    Behind the backplate there are 2 more torx screws that need to be removed.

    Step 4

    Once the 4 screws are removed you can  then remove the the back cover that covers the top of the phone.  To do this lift up from the bottom and push the casing away and upward simultaneously to ease it ouf of the 2 latches holding it in from the top.

    Step 5

    Now the side plastic pieces can be removed from the device with the torque screws removed.

    Step 6

     

    Remove the other side plastic piece just like the first one and flip your phone over and it will look like this.

    Step 7

    The bottom of the phone has a plastic clip that holds the backplate and frontplate together that needs to be removed.

    Step 8

    This can be done by simply pulling on the plastic piece.

    Step 9

    The wire that connects the antenna needs to be removed.  It is delicate so do it with the little flathead screwdriver.

    Step 10

    This is what the antenna cable looks like when it is disconnected.

    Step 11

    Once the antenna cable is removed you can now seprate the 2 remaining pieces of casing apart.  You can do this by using a flathead screw driver to go around the edge and undoing the snap together latches.

    Step 13

    This is the 8800 logicboard from the back.

    Step 12

    The last thing connected to the 8800 logicboard is the LCD ribbon cable.

    Step 15

    It needs to be disconnected with the flathead screwdriver so you do not pull it of the 8800 logicboard and break the cable.

    Step 16

    Now it can be removed from the casing.

    Step 17

    This is the 5pin USB connector that can become loose or broken due to everyday use of the phone.
    Last Updated on Monday, 23 November 2009 17:11
     
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