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BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you step-by-step instructions on how to remove the SIM card from your RIM BlackBerry 7290.

What you need

  1. BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Apply pressure to the lock button on the back of the device.

    • Slide the battery cover down towards the bottom of the device, revealing the battery compartment.

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  2. BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Locate groove along the right side of the battery compartment.

    • Remove battery by prying between the battery and the groove.

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  4. BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement, SIM Card: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the SIM card holder to the left to unlock the SIM card.

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  5. BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry 7290 SIM Card Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the SIM card holder up.

    • Gently remove the SIM card from the SIM card holder by sliding the card along the railing.

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Conclusion

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

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