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Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement

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Time Required: 6 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

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Installing a new microphone may be necessary if those receiving calls from you are unable to hear you. Installation should only be done as a last resort, after trying all other possible solutions as listed in the Nokia 8290 Troubleshooting Guide. Installation requires no prior knowledge of mobile phone microphones.

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    1. Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Front Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Front Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Front Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the small button on the top of the phone.

      • Depress the button.

      • With your other hand, pull the front cover away from the phone.

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    1. Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Circuit Board: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Circuit Board: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Circuit Board: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Remove all six 5.3 mm long T6 screws.

      • Remove the circuit board/faceplate sub-assembly from the back of the phone.

      • Take care to place screws in a safe location.

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    2. Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Using your fingers, pull the small plastic tab away from the circuit board/faceplate sub-assembly.

      • Rotate the faceplate away from the circuit board.

      • Gently remove the faceplate from the circuit board, taking care to not break the small plastic tab on the other side of the sub-assembly.

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    1. Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use the spudger to peel back the top-left corner of the white adhesive film. This can be done by working the spudger back and forth underneath the film.

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    2. Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nokia 8290 Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
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      • Continue to peel the film back until you can see the microphone.

      • Use tweezers to remove the microphone.

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Conclusion

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

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