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Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement

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    1. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Position Motorola C290 so that the back of the phone is facing up.

      • Apply pressure to the back cover while simultaneously sliding it downwards.

      • Note: It may be easiest to apply pressure to the ridges at the top of the back cover.

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    2. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Place your finger in the notch at the top of the battery.

      • Gently lift and pull out battery.

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    1. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Antenna: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew antenna head from top of phone by twisting counterclockwise.

      • Pull the antenna out through the top hole and set aside.

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    2. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the plastic tube by lifting the bottom and pulling out towards yourself.

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    1. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Logic Board: step 5, image 1 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Logic Board: step 5, image 2 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Logic Board: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Insert a Spudger (or pushpin) into the top notch of the rubber cover, located on the top of the phone.

      • Press down and rotate the Spudger lifting the rubber cover. Remove and set cover aside.

      • Note: This will reveal a screw. Five screws should now be visible.

      • Using a T6 Torx screwdriver, unscrew all 5 screws and carefully set them aside.

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    2. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Insert the plastic opening tool in the groove at the top of the phone.

      • Rotate the tool to create an opening between the logic board cover and case.

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    3. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the plastic opening tool along the groove, until the entire logic board cover has been opened.

      • Remove logic board cover and set aside.

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    4. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Use the Spudger to detach the screen wire from the logic board.

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    5. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the Spudger into the slot on the top of the logic board.

      • Gently pry to loosen the top of the logic board.

      • Note: The logic board may initially seem glued to the phone. It is not glued but does require input of force to remove.

      • Grab the top of the logic board and pull at an angle to remove.

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    1. Motorola C290 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Use your fingers to pull out the keypad.

      • Note: The keys and rubber backing are one piece.

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Conclusion

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

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