BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement

ID: 6987

Description: If you are having difficulties using the...

Steps:

1. Remove the back cover and the battery from the device.

2. 4 screws should be visible. Pry off the lower portion of the back to reveal all 6 screws.

3. Remove all six T6 screws from the midframe.

4. Separate the midframe from the rest of the device.

5. Gently pry back the plastic tabs that secure the motherboard to the case.
6. Slowly work your way around the case prying the tabs until the motherboard comes free.
7. Remove the motherboard.
8. The keypad and navigation ball may become loose and fall away from the motherboard.

9. Lift the keypad from the motherboard.
10. When replacing the keypad, be sure that the navigation ball is in its original position.