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Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement

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    1. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement, Remove Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • We did not have an actual back cover or battery for the phone we were given. Therefore, the first couple of steps will be without pictures.

      • Hold the phone with the back side facing you.

      • Press down on the silver tab towards the bottom end of the phone.

      • Carefully lift up the back casing to reveal the battery.

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    2. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement, Remove Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Put your finger on the top left corner of the battery and lift the battery up and out of its housing.

      • The phone should now look like this.

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    1. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the two top screws using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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    2. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the edges of the bottom cover until it snaps loose.

      • The cover will now pull off easily.

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    3. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use a plastic opening tool to pry between the front and back cover.

      • Start prying from wherever it is easiest to separate the silver and black plastic of the covers.

      • There are 5 securing clips on the front panel to disconnect.

      • Pry gently to prevent breaking the plastic clips when removing the front panel.

      • Once all the clips have been freed, the front cover will lift away from the phone.

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    4. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the flexible keypad away from the device. It should come off easily.

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    5. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a T6 Torx Screwdriver to remove the four corner screws on the keyboard's housing.

      • Lift the keyboard frame away from the device.

      • There may be a small amount of adhesive at the bottom of the frame that needs to be pulled away.

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    1. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement, LCD Panel: step 8, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement, LCD Panel: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Detach each side casing by pulling them off gently from the phone.

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    2. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back housing from the mother board.

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    3. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Unhook the screen frame from the small tab at the top of the motherboard.

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    4. Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Blackberry Curve 8330 LCD Panel Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Using a plastic opening tool, detach the connector on the LCD screen from the motherboard.

      • There may be some adhesive behind the LCD screen. If needed, pry the LCD screen away from the motherboard using the plastic opening tool.

      • Remove the LCD screen from the motherboard

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Conclusion

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

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