Introduction

If problems occur with the button keypad, this guide will show the user how to thoroughly clean them.

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    • Starting from the top of the cover, slide down and away from the phone with your thumb

    • Lift battery cover off of batter and place it to the side

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    • Once battery cover is removed, place your thumb and index fingers on the the wires near the receptacle

    • Gently pull straight up on the wires until a click is heard which signifies the battery is completely disconnected

    • Place battery pack to the side

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    • Remove the two 11mm screws inside the battery storage compartment using Phillips #1 screwdriver (located near the very bottom of the phone)

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    • Gently open phone casing along the seam at the bottom of the phone using index and middle fingers of both hands

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    • Ensure that wired connection between circuit board and back shell is not strained

    • Fold the back shell underneath the front shell and circuit board

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    • Carefully remove the middle two 7mm screws, the outer top 9mm screws, and the top middle 7 mm screw that hold the logic board to the front shell of the phone casing using the Phillips #1 screwdriver

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    • Using index finger and thumb, carefully remove the circuit board from the front shell of phone

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    • Remove the white plastic sheet covering the button pad with your fingers

    • Gently remove the silicon button pad

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    • Wet one end of the cotton swab with water and clean button pad as needed

    • Repeat process with multiple cotton swabs if needed

    • Dry the button pad with a clean, soft rag before replacing

Conclusion

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

Gary Pence

Member since: 26/03/14

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