BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement

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BlackBerry 8820 LCD Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

Replace your cracked LCD screen with a new one.

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    • Remove the battery cover by applying pressure and sliding the silver square on the back of the phone downwards.

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    • Remove the battery by prying under it with your finger or a plastic opening tool.

    • Remove the four small 3/8" long screws using a 1/16" diameter torx screwdriver.

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    • Carefully remove the two plastic side bars using a nylon spudger.

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    • Carefully pry the back casing off with a nylon spudger.

    • There are two small clamps on each edge that need to be unhooked before the casing can come off.

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    • Pry off the front casing.

    • Be cautious of sensors and other sensitive areas of the newly exposed electronics.

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    • After disassembling the outer casing, the phone should be stripped as shown.

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    • At the top of the phone, locate the gloss SATA cable strap connecting the LCD screen to the phone.

    • Using the prying tool, disconnect the SATA cable by levering under the connector.

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    • Using a spudger, pry up the old screen as shown.

    • Be sure that the SATA cable is disconnected prior to attempting this.

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    • Insert the new LCD screen.

    • Attach the cable to the connector located at the top of the phone.

Conclusion

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

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