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Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The BlackBerry Curve 8520 belongs to the 8500 series of mid-end consumer oriented smart phones. The 8520 is well equipped with WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity and a 2 megapixel camera. Attributes particular to the 8520 are its support of GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks and its 17 days of standby potential.
The BlackBerry 8520 should not be confused with other smart phones of the 8500 family, particularly the Blackberry 8530; both the 8520 and 8530 have the same physical build.
Identification
To ensure that you are working with a 8520 phone, check the label reading "BlackBerry 8520" under its battery pack.