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Palm Pre 2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The following guide will show the reader how to properly remove the motherboard from the Palm Pre 2.

What you need

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    • Make sure your Palm Pre 2 is turned off before taking apart the phone.

    • Snap off the back panel to reveal the battery using the opening tool.

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    • Pull on the tab to remove the battery.

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    • Use the T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the six screws that hold the back of the frame in place.

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    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use a spudger to open the hinge that covers the black and white GPS and DIV antennas (Reference the red box in the image).

    • Use tweezers to remove the two antennas from the keypad control board.

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    • Use the opening tool to pry off the (black and yellow) back frame.

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    • Use the opening tool to remove the panel on the main part of the phone.

    • Use the tweezers to get access to remove the panel giving access to the cable connectors.

    • Remove the two ribbon cable connectors using the tweezers.

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    • Use tweezers to separate the keyboard from the phone.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the remaining 4 screws from the main portion of the phone.

    • Use an opening tool to remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Cole Simmerman

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