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Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to:

  • Remove the battery
  • Remove the front panel
  • Replace the keyboard

What you need

  1. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the bottom cover loose.

    • Do not use excessive force at risk of damaging the antenna, which is under this casing.

    • Pull the cover from the front of the phone after the back is loose.

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  2. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two top screws with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • The screws are 8mm long.

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  4. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pry off the side casings from the top.

    • The side casings cannot be fully removed yet because they are screwed on at the bottom.

    • You will not need to remove the sides on the bottom.

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  5. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to detach the securing clips holding the the front panel in place.

    • There are six securing clips total.

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  6. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the front panel.

    • You may need to apply some force in removing because the front panel is attached to the rest of the device with adhesive.

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  7. Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8320 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the keyboard.

    • Be careful not to bend or fold the keyboard, as it can break easily.

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Conclusion

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

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