Motorola V180 Connector Ribbon Replacement

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Motorola V180 Connector Ribbon Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

6

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Disassembling top half to get to connector ribbon, inside screen, and speaker, make sure to approach the next few steps with precision and caution. In the device a ribbon plays a crucial role for the device's function ability and requires careful disassembly of the phone's components.

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    • Gently tug on the upper edge of the faceplate, and it will easily detach.

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    • Remove the four screws securing the front cover.

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    • Gently glide the metallic silver cover outward.

    • This piece is wedged in tight. Try to slide out one hook at a time, instead of both simultaneously.

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    • Insert a pair of tweezers between the silver and black sections of the cover.

    • The silver section should now easily snap away.

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    • The black rubber component can now easily be taken off.

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    • Use a soldering iron to detach the connector ribbon from the phone.

Conclusion

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

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