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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual
Disassembly
4.
Carefully rotate the rear housing away from the front housing and flip assembly. The flip
flex connector will disconnect when the rear housing is removed.
5.
Use the disassembly tool to unseat the two flex connectors from it’s socket.
6.
Lift the rear housing assembly away from the phone.
7.
To replace, carefully align the two flex connectors to their respective socket on the rear
housing assembly, then gently press down on each of the two flex connectors until they
are properly seated in their own socket.
8.
Rotate the rear housing assembly so it sits over the phone.
9.
Align the housing latches with the corresponding openings on the front housing. Gently
press the housings together until the catches snap into place.
10.
Replace the 2 housing screws and tighten to a final torque setting of 1.7 inch pounds. Do
not over tighten.
11.
Replace the USIM, memory card, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.
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Figure 6. Removing the Rear Housing Assembly
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The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged. Exercise extreme care when
handling.
FLEX Connector
FLEX Connector
