[alarmblip]

I'm considering re-housing my BB Curve 8520 since the edges seem to be loose around the screen. I'm wondering if anyone has done this and could tell me if this is safe to do and how badly I might screw up my berry? I'm scared to crack it open but I found a really nice house on e-bay for cheap, but I'd like a little advice before I proceed. Thanks a bunch!!

[volcomgirl]

Really easy to do, heres a video tutorial on how to disassemble your blackberry 8520:



I'd invest in the little tool also, as it makes it a lot easier and safer for taking apart your phone... very inexpensive investment btw. you can find one here:

Cell phone case opening tool set - Cellular Nationwide Network - Cellular Accessories - 3G, Sony,

[david9962000]

This place is great for OEM parts and they're in the US: Blackberry Curve 8520/8530 Parts & Accessories

[Frog79]

I bought a tool set at CNN.cn, too. Very useful to assemble/disassemble.
Tools - - Cellular Accessories - 3G, Sony, Panasonic, LG, SonyEricsson, Nokia, Tools, BlackBerry,

[anon(67796)]

i just replaced my trackpad, lens cover, and front housing on my berry and it was very easy..took me about 10 minutes. Just follow the tutorial and you should be good...

[indigo_t]

I want to change the housing on my tour and replace ball with pad. Is this a major job or extremely doable for a first timer?

[Spiral_ouT]

I want to change the housing on my tour and replace ball with pad. Is this a major job or extremely doable for a first timer?

It's doable. We were all first timers at one point .

Check out to see if your up for it.

[ritesh]

I want to change the housing on my tour and replace ball with pad. Is this a major job or extremely doable for a first timer?

You can change the trackball with a trackpad ?
This is news to me...Can you point me to a link where someone has managed to do this. I want to do the same on my 8900 too