Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace your broken or defective Digitizer & LCD assembly in your 9500/9530 Storm.
Before ordering your new part, check the number on your existing LCD, it will either be V.014 or V.024, shown in step 11.
Parts
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Turn the Blackberry Storm 9500 around and pry off the microphone cover at the top using a safe pry tool.
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Flip it back over to the back of the phone, and remove the plastic lens on top of the camera & flash. This is held in place by some adhesive, so use a safe pry tool to remove as shown.
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Now use a safe pry tool, and go along the edges of the phone to release the clips to open the housing. There are a total of 6 clips, 3 on each side.
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There is a small cap connection that connects the antenna to the logic board as pictured.
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Once you have worked you way all the way around the device with the safe pry tool you can now separate the two pieces of the housing.
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*Be sure to remove the antenna cable in the top portion of the housing. You will need to reattach this when you repair the phone*
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Now remove the logic board & LCD assembly from the rear housing. Be gentle, and do not use excessive force.
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Flip the logicboard around so that it is sitting on top of the screen, now remove the two ribbon cables for the LCD & Digitizer.
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Put your broken assembly to the side, and now install your new one following the past steps in reverse.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
