Introduction
The front keypad suffers a lot of wear-and-tear, but can be easily replaced. This guide will show you how to remove the old keypad so that you may install a new one.
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Remove the two triangular pads at the top of the two speakers.
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These pads have adhesive to keep them situated, so you may want to use a fine-tipped object, such as a screwdriver or a pen, to remove them. It is easiest to place the fine-tipped object in the small indent in the corner of these pads.
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Remove the two rubber cylinders from their shafts. These cover more screws.
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This requires a little more effort, so you may need to "dig" them out.
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Starting on the side with red square, pry the faceplate upwards with the flat end of a spudger.
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Continue to slide the flat edge along the seam of the faceplate.
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Lift the dislodged faceplate off the motherboard while being mindful of the wires still attached to it.
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The faceplate is still attached through speakers that travel from the ear-piece to the motherboard.
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Carefully wedge the flat or pointed end of the spudger beneath the ear-piece and the faceplate.
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This may require a bit of force, as the ear-piece is stuck to the faceplate with adhesive.
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