Introduction
Has your keypad stopped responding due to debris build-up? This guide will show you how to remove the keypad.
Tools
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At the base of the antenna, use your fingers to unscrew the stem counterclockwise.
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The antenna will pull out with little effort.
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On the back of the phone, locate the tab with the down arrow.
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Using your finger, press the tab and slide the back cover down to release it from the phone.
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Inserting your finger in the recess at the top edge of the battery, pull the battery away from the housing to remove it.
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Locate the three screws that secure the back battery housing to the phone.
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Use a Torx T6 screwdriver to unscrew the screws and then remove them with your fingers.
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Using a spudger (not shown), separate by gently prying the front from the back of the phone housing.
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Remove the back.
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In the same direction you would flip open the phone, use your finger to gently lift the circuit board from the plastic keypad.
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While avoiding contact with the inner electronics, use the spudger to lift the plastic keypad from the phone.
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Using a lens cloth, wipe away any build-up on or between the keys.
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Wait for the keypad to dry before reassembling.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
