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N80 disassembly

3 replies · 4,072 views · Started 01 October 2006

Does anyone know how to take apart the N80 fully so I can get behind the keypad.
I've taken off the LCD and slider but cant seem to see any screws on the bottom half (the bit with the battery)
The reason being is that I spilt water on my N80 and it keeps taking pictures randomly so need to get in there properly and dry it out.

Try to take it appart as much as you can then place it in your hot press for a couple of day, turning it a couple of times. Ive done this a couple of times when got electrical stuff wet and it normaly does the job.

The screws at the bottom are hidden behind the keypad bezel and this is a right pain to get off without damaging it. Best way I've found so far is to level the top first (there's a small indent at the top of the keypad with the clip inside which can be seen when you push the slider all the way up) then very, very carefully disengage the bezel clips which are roughly next to the 4, 7 6 and 9 keys. After that the bottom two should come out without too many problems. Beware though, this is very hit and miss and certainly the hardest part of taking the phone apart. IMHO anyway.