[bmcclure937]

After reading numerous threads asking about how to disassemble a BlackBerry, for various different reasons, I decided to compile a few useful videos.
Please Note : This is only meant as a reference tool and a quick way to point to disassembly videos. I will not go into detail about the disassembly process within this thread.

Bold "Take-Apart" :



Curve 8900 "Take-Apart" :


Storm 9530 "Take-Apart" :


Pearl Flip 8220 "Take-Apart" :
not available yet

Curve 83xx "Take-Apart" :
YouTube - Blackberry Curve 8300 Screen Removal & Take Apart
YouTube - How to Take Apart your Blackberry Curve 8310 or 8320

88xx "Take-Apart" :
YouTube - Blackberry 8800 Screen Removal & Take Apart

Pearl 81xx "Take-Apart" :
YouTube - Blackberry Pearl 8100 Screen Replacement & Dissection

8700 "Take-Apart" :
YouTube - Blackberry 8700, 8700g & 8700c Screen Replacement Directions
YouTube - Blackberry 8700g LCD replacement/reassembly secrets

iPhone "Take-Apart" :

YouTube - iPhone Screen Replacement & Disassemble/TakeApart Directions
YouTube - iPhone 3G Dissection, Disassembly, Take Apart & Tear Down
YouTube - iPhone 3G Disassembly & Screen Replacement Directions

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Feel free to add other videos you have used as well as discuss the disassembly process of various devices.


Also advise : I have not followed all of these guides so I am not to be held responsible if any hardware damage results!
Information compiled and published by bmcclure937 on CrackBerry. Please do not use elsewhere unless original link is included

[paulrosenthal]

Thanks! This could come in handy. Hopefully I never have to take mine apart, though.

[rpalumbo]

Very Nice the video is good quality

[miss_michelle]

YOU are the MAN!

[Username01939]

Thanks for the useful information.

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[kcurve]

That's great, thanks. I took mine apart to replace the housing once. Now, I have to replace my Dad's for him. I was hesitant to do it because I lost the first video. Thanks for posting it!

[inkwell]

I need to bookmark this, I just purchased a new housing that I plan on custom painitng

[bmcclure937]

I need to bookmark this, I just purchased a new housing that I plan on custom painitng

That is awesome!! Glad this has been a good reference so far

[jidx]

Good Job!!

[vlalra]

Very nice work!

[bmcclure937]

I just recently edited the thread and added an alternative parts supplier.

I urge people to check out this new supplier and support them. I also added a promo code to receive an instant discount!

[bmcclure937]

Edited thread and added the Bold "Take-Apart" video

[Javaddict]

How does the 8330 differ from the 8320 in terms of dissambley

[mobiman]

I have bookmarked this page, tx bmcclure.

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[bmcclure937]

How does the 8330 differ from the 8320 in terms of dissambley

They should be the same. Do not quote me, as I do not have direct experience. I think the torx driver size may be different... but, once again, I am not completely sure.

I have bookmarked this page, tx bmcclure.

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Glad you found it useful!!

[MiniBB]

We (my husband, myself, sister and mom) all started out with silver AT&T Curves running 4.2
Thanks to CrackBerry, we all have titanium Curves running 4.5!
It's just like having brand new BlackBerry's

[jayman2]

I had upgraded online to the AT&T refurb curve 8310. The problem was, they only had the titainium in stock. So I ordered the red housing online and then I followed the youtube dissassemble video and took mine apart. I then installed my new red housing. The job went perfectly and my new curve looks great!

[thook]

I changed the housing on my 8310 using these instructions as a guide and now I get no signal and network info is no longer listed on the phone settings. I cannot identify any damage, but replaced the midboard on the off chance that I damaged the antenna. Still no luck. Any ideas or fixes? Thanks.

[johnmorganjr1]

Well I took my old housing off, replaced it with one off ebay and everything is working great.

[Penny]

Ok, I have a 8330 and just bought a complete housing off ebay. I am planning to send to BeckyMae to paint but I need to take it apart first cause it has screen and sides attached. I am having a VERY difficult time taking the bottom piece off. It feels as if it is going to break if I pry it anymore. Any suggestions?

[GregMargie]

Great Post! Thanks for gathering and posting this helpful info.

I would love to get a new color housing for my Curve, but still to chicken to take it apart. So I have bookmarked for possible future use!

[metalwraith]

I saw one of the clips for the 8700g for taking it apart... Which I did the other week while my service was disconnected due to payments. So I cleaned out all the dust under the screen. Found the tools I needed right at Sears too.

[SevereDeceit]

Another useful guide by BMC. You are the man, keep up the good work buddy...

[jayman2]

Do a search on YouTube. I found a number of videos on disassembly and assembly of the 8310. Then I ordered a new full housing. Was very easy if you're careful and take your time. You're right about that bottom piece. It is tight, but it'll come off. I've removed mine 3 or 4 times already.

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[txladi29]

Thanks! I'm ready to make my curve pink!

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