Introduction
This guide presents how to replace the Sony Ericsson W300i main screen. Screen replacement may be necessary if the phone screen has been damaged or is not functioning.
Tools
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            Here is the phone in question: The Sony Ericsson W300i. 
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            To access the interior of the phone, you need the a plastic opening tool, and a T6 Torx screwdriver. 
 
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            Before removing the screen, you must first remove the battery. 
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            Remove the battery cover by applying pressure while sliding the base cover away from the phone and then lifting the cover up. 
 
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            Using your fingers, lift the end of the battery up and then pry the battery from the phone base. 
 
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            Remove the front plate off the phone with a plastic opening tool to gain access to the screws beneath. 
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            Use the point indicated on the photo as a good prying point. 
 
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            Use a plastic opening tool to separate the screen cover from the top half of the phone. 
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            Slide the corner of the opening tool along the side of the phone toward the bottom corner. 
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            With the phone screen facing away from you, press into the screen crevice at an angle so that the tool pushes away towards the main screen. 
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            Once the seal has been broken, tug the cover away. 
 
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            Use your fingers to pry the plug end of the orange ribbon cable away from the screen. 
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            Remove screen. 
 
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            Using the new screen, reattach the plug end of the orange ribbon cable. 
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            Push new screen into the phone. 
 
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Reassemble the phone following the steps in reverse.
One comment
nicely done, no fuss, no jargon, nice and clear and simple ...and it worked :D
Jim O -