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Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement

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Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

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The following guide will show readers how to properly remove the keyboard from the Palm Pre 2.

What you need

Tools

    1. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Make sure your Palm Pre 2 is turned off before taking apart the phone.

      • Snap off the back panel to reveal the battery using the opening tool.

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    2. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Pull on the tab to remove the battery.

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    3. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use the T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the six screws that hold the back of the frame in place.

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    4. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
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      • Use a spudger to open the hinge that covers the black and white GPS and DIV antennas.

      • Use tweezers to remove the two antennas from the keypad control board.

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    5. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use the opening tool to pry off the (black and yellow) back frame.

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    6. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use the opening tool to remove the panel on the main part of the phone.

      • Use the tweezers to get access to remove the panel giving access to the cable connectors.

      • Remove the two ribbon cable connectors using the tweezers.

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    7. Palm Pre 2 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use tweezers to separate the keyboard from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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