how do u remove the back cover?

**vincentnyc** · 01-04-2010, 11:13 AM

just got the phone today. are you suppose to push the 2 small metal thingy at the bottom of the phone in and slide the cover out? or u can just slide the cover out w/o pushing in the 2 metal thingy? if yes on the later, what is the 2 small metal thingy on the bottom of the phone on each side for? thx.

**noaim** · 01-04-2010, 11:14 AM

you dont have to push the 2 metal things thats not how it works.... you put your 2 thumbs on oposite sides at the top of the phone and push the cover off

**dylanbooth78** · 01-04-2010, 11:15 AM

you just slide the cover off! the two metal parts you can see are contacts for a charging pod!

**Phill_UK** · 01-04-2010, 11:16 AM

Just like this... Video Tip: How to Remove the Battery Door from a BlackBerry Bold 9700 if it Does Not Want to Come Off Easily | CrackBerry.com

**AZBBFAN** · 01-04-2010, 11:16 AM

the two small metal things are charging contacts, flip the phone over so the screen is down, place your thumbs towards the bottom of the phone cover and apply slight pressure and push, it will come right off

**rgorman** · 01-04-2010, 12:01 PM

And to avoid the same issues with pressing buttons you don't want, just press the lock button before hand. turn it over and squeeze away.

**Phill_UK** · 01-04-2010, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by rgorman

And to avoid the same issues with pressing buttons you don't want, just press the lock button before hand. turn it over and squeeze away.

Chances are if you're removing the cover, you're pulling the battery... so a few mispushed buttons won't matter

Still a good idea though

**hytran** · 01-04-2010, 12:08 PM

I have to ask - what happened to the clear sticker on the back that shows HOW to remove the back?

**mikeyd914** · 01-04-2010, 12:10 PM

seriouslyy, are people really sereious when they ask how to take the batter cover off? how much more simpler can it POSSIBLY get to slide off a cover? people these days.....

**rgorman** · 01-04-2010, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by mikeyd914

seriouslyy, are people really sereious when they ask how to take the batter cover off? how much more simpler can it POSSIBLY get to slide off a cover? people these days.....

The fact that it's COMPLETELY different than other units in the past, makes it an issue for some people. It does take a few tries to get the hang of it. But we Crackheads already had the scoop of course- it was posted a few weeks before release!

**dLo GSR** · 01-04-2010, 01:40 PM

is the auto-search when posting a new topic not working or are people just ignoring it?

Remove back cover

**Armando175** · 01-04-2010, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by mikeyd914

seriouslyy, are people really sereious when they ask how to take the batter cover off? how much more simpler can it POSSIBLY get to slide off a cover? people these days.....

I feel that I have to reply to your comment. I'm very tech savvy and YES it took me a long time to take out the battery on my new 9700 that I received today so don't be sarcastic about it. It ain't just sliding the cover off. You have to apply pressure without cracking the screen on a brand new unit. Trust me, I'm not only one with the same problem. If it was easy to you, then kudos to you!

**mookish** · 01-04-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by mikeyd914

seriouslyy, are people really sereious when they ask how to take the batter cover off? how much more simpler can it POSSIBLY get to slide off a cover? people these days.....

lol, sounds like the new car owner who can't find the START button.