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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement

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    1. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Press and slide the battery cover from the back of the device with your fingers.

      • Remove the battery by pulling it out.

      • The battery is shown outside of the device on the right side of the photograph, "BlackBerry D-X18."

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    2. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
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      • Using the iFixit Opening Tool, remove the lower rear cover.

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    3. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
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    4. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    5. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Work your way around the case, slowly, prying the back of the plastic tabs until the motherboard comes free.

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    6. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • With your fingers, carefully remove the screen so as not to damage it.

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    7. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • With your fingers, carefully unhook the antenna cable in all three locations.

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    8. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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      • Detach the ribbon cable on the front of the motherboard using the Spudger tool.

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    9. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Detach the motherboard from both ribbon connections.

      • The ribbon connections are indicated by red circles on the photograph.

      • The ribbon connections are indicated by orange rectangles on the photograph.

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    10. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Replace the entire motherboard to replace the microphone.

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Conclusion

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

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