Disassembling Nokia E61i Volume Control Buttons
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First, gather all necessary tools.
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Remove the back cover to access the battery by pushing the tab on the bottom of the cover.
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Slide the back cover downwards off of the phone while pressing down on the tab.
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Locate the bottom-left corner of the phone where there is a spot to remove the battery.
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To remove the top of the back cover, pry the sides and pop it off.
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Remove the four screws that secure the front cover to the rest of the phone using a T7 screwdriver.
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Take off the casing and keyboard.
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Remove the screws while holding the screen in place using a Torx T6 screwdriver.
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Remove the single screw while holding the screen in place using a Torx T5 screwdriver.
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Lift the ribbon, disconnecting contact with the motherboard.
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Gently pull the screen off of the phone.
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Be sure not to rip the sticker that connects the display and the motherboard.
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Pull the silver case off to completely free the cracked or damaged screen.
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The volume control buttons are secured to the frame only by their fit around a small piece of the plastic. Using a small flat-head screwdriver or other flat object, lift the ribbon over this piece of the cover.
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Next, remove the volume control buttons from the cover by pushing or pulling them out away from the interior of the cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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