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Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement

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Time Required: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will enable you to replace the keypad in a Samsung SPH-A640 phone.

What you need

Parts

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    1. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Press and hold the “End” button until the phone powers off.

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    2. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Turn the phone over on its backside.

      • Remove the bottom cover by sliding it downward, and then remove the battery.

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    1. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Using a #00 Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws from the bottom half of the phone in the battery compartment. Place screws off to the side.

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    2. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using spudger, pry off back cover starting at the bottom corners and moving around the perimeter towards the hinge. Disengaging the clips near the hinge may require some force.

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    3. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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      • Using tweezers, carefully remove buttons from both sides while removing back cover. Note the positions of the buttons. They must be returned to the proper positions.

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    4. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Using spudger, disconnect electrical connector near the hinge.

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    5. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Using flathead screwdriver, lift motherboard away and remove from phone.

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    6. Repairing Samsung SPH-A640 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Lift, remove and replace key pad.

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Conclusion

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

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