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Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement

What you need

  1. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • First, gather all necessary tools.

    • Remove the back cover to access the battery by pushing the tab on the bottom of the cover.

    • Slide the back cover downwards off of the phone while pressing down on the tab.

  2. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the bottom-left corner of the phone where there is a spot to remove the battery.

  3. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out using your finger.

    • The E61i uses a Nokia BP-4L standard battery.

  4. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Front Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Front Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the top of the back cover, pry the sides and pop it off.

    • Remove the four screws that secure the front cover to the rest of the phone using a T7 screwdriver.

  5. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the cover by pulling it up and off.

  6. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Take off the casing and keyboard.

    • Remove the screws while holding the screen in place using a Torx T6 screwdriver.

    • Remove the single screw while holding the screen in place using a Torx T5 screwdriver.

    • Lift the ribbon, disconnecting contact with the motherboard.

    • Firmly press the contacts into place to connect the ribbon and the motherboard when reassembling.

  7. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull the screen off of the phone.

    • Be sure not to rip the sticker that connects the display and the motherboard.

    • Pull the silver case off to completely free the cracked or damaged screen.

  8. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the green motherboard from the back casing.

  9. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Connector Housing: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the connector housing by pushing and sliding it off the back panel.

    • Be very careful not to lose the small loose spring from behind the button or the small button itself.

  10. Nokia E61i Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • After the connector housing has been removed, there is nothing else holding the microphone in place. Simply remove it from the housing by pulling up.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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