[syer1]

Step 1. Remove 4 T7 torx screws


Step 2. Remove top piece with flat plastic stick or similar tool.


Step 3. Be carefull not top break these tabs.


Step 4. Pull top piece off. Be careful not to pull too hard. There is double sticky tape on the bottom.


Step 5. Remove 2 T7 torx screws.


Step 6. Start to remove backplate from the bottom.


Step 7. Remove backplate from right side.


Step 8. Remove backplate from the top.


Step 9. Finish removing the backplate


Step 10. Shot of the phone with backplate removed

[syer1]

Step 11. Closeup of board.


Step 12. Gently pop these two tabs on the right hand side to loosen the board/screen.


Step 13. Gently pop these two tabs on the left side to loosen the board/screen.


Step 14. Carefully remove board/screen from front faceplate.


Step 15. Closeup of front faceplate/keyboard/trackball.


Step 16. (optional) remove and replace p.o.s. trackball with one from 8830/8330 and enjoy your tour to the fullest.

[auero]

Wow! Thanks for this! It'll be useful in the future!

[Yayir Marks]

Why would you want to do this???

[bloodbath18]

I don't see no wifi chip.

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[mrberger202]

Thanks for the info!

FYI - You might want to black out your MEID & PIN.

[NetNurse]

Guess this is the only way to get to the trackball to change it out. I changed the trackball on my 8330 numerous times and it was a much easier process. Sigh

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[Chrisy]

This is awesome! Thanks for posting!

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[donnation]

Thanks so much for this, it will definitely come in handy!

[Dr.Sadistic]

Why would you want to do this???

Ever had a screen go out or scratched really badly? This is how you'd replace it so you wouldn't need to buy a new Tour. Also, this is the only way to clean or replace the Trackball

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[esalonia]

Great picture walk-through. Thanks.

[jmdearras]

I don't see no wifi chip.

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What do you think it looks like? I do see 3 RF connectors with nothing plugged into them. Probably test ports, but who knows!

[wth1973]

Book marked and thanks

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[Jerg]

I heard you usually void your warranty by opening your phone like this. But on the photos, I dont see anything that would tell anyone you opened it up. Is there something I don't see ?

[cfreese66]

Sweet! Thanks for this!

[Tdubby]

Thanks for the picture walkthrough!

[PMurray633]

That's awesome, you have some balls to take your phone apart.

[syer1]

Thanks for the info!

FYI - You might want to black out your MEID & PIN.

these pics are from a unit that is going back to sprint so no worries.

[syer1]

I heard you usually void your warranty by opening your phone like this. But on the photos, I dont see anything that would tell anyone you opened it up. Is there something I don't see ?

On one of the 4 screws in step 1, there is a white circular sticker covering one of the screws. Its really easy to take off without ripping the sticker. Get a really small flat head and just lift from the outter part of the sticker and thats it. Either way you will be suprised how many techs will overlook that when you walk into a store.

[syer1]

That's awesome, you have some balls to take your phone apart.

haha ive taken my phone apart at least 3 or 4 times already to change the color of the trackball. I get bored really easy.

[smatica]

Syer1 - Thanks for posting this!

[Jerg]

On one of the 4 screws in step 1, there is a white circular sticker covering one of the screws. Its really easy to take off without ripping the sticker. Get a really small flat head and just lift from the outter part of the sticker and thats it. Either way you will be suprised how many techs will overlook that when you walk into a store.

Thanks for your answer. Nice work with the pics too

[naman919]

any body had trouble getting the screws out? first one was a breeze and i can't get the others out. T7 seems too large and T6 isn't working either. ideas?

[syer1]

Well t7 worked for me because I think that my t7 might b a tad bit worn but t6 should deff work. Check ur torx to make sure they r not stripped.

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[naman919]

got em out fine with a t6. i'm an *****. anyway, new problem. I started a thread on this but no one answered me.

"So i was messing around with the keyboard trying to mod it last night when i damaged the top cover (where the earpiece and top buttons are). The part is not available on cnn.cn and I was wondering if anyone had any other sources they could recommend.

Again, its the top front cover that you have to remove in order to get to the final 2 screws to take the phone apart. I was not to careful prying it off and it's just rough looking and a little chipped.

Thanks in advance!"

Know where i can get that part?