How to remove the battery - How to remove the case - Blackberry Curve 8320
Many
motherboard related issues may be solved by simply cleaning the
motherboard contacts with a cotton swab and highly concentrated rubbing
alcohol. Blackberry Curve 8320 – Disassembling procedure – How to remove the
battery - How to remove the case – How to replace the mother board
Blackberry Curve 8320
DISASSEMBLING
PROCEDURE
Hold
the phone with the back facing you. Press the silver tab down and remove the
cover.
Pull
up top edge of the battery to remove it.
Use
a plastic opening tool to gently pry the bottom cover loose. Do not use
excessive force at risk of damaging the antenna, which is under this casing.
Pull the cover from the front of the phone after the back is loose.
Remove
the two top screws with a T5 Torx screwdriver. The screws are 8mm long.
Gently
pry off the top of the side casings. The side casings cannot be fully removed
yet because they are screwed on at the bottom.
Use
a plastic opening tool to detach the securing clips holding the the front panel
in place. There are six securing clips total.
Remove
the front panel. You may need to apply some force because the front panel is
attached to the rest of the device with adhesive.
Use
a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws located on the corners of the
keyboard frame. The screws are 6mm long.
After
the bottom two screws have been removed the side casings can be removed.
When
all four screws are removed, the keyboard frame, screen housing, screen, and
back casing can be separated.
The
screen frame hooks on to the top of the motherboard with a small tab on the
motherboard.
Place
the motherboard on a flat surface with the LCD screen face up.
Using
a plastic opening tool, gently pull the connector directly up from the
motherboard Remove the LCD screen from the motherboard. The screen is attached
to the motherboard with adhesive.
This
is your motherboard. If you have a problem with it you should get a replacement
from your phone provider.