Nokia 3230 & Variants

When dismantling any phone, great care should be taken to ensure that no damage is caused to any of the parts.  Rough handling may result in severe damage of many parts, and if proper anti-static procedures are not followed, electrostatic damage may result in any electronic component.

Before commencing, it is recommended that the correct tools are purchased for the job in hand - at the very least, you will require a Torx T6 screwdriver..

Step 1.  Protect the screen with a film or similar.

Step 2.  Remove the battery cover.

Step 3.  Use a plastic shim in a left and right motion to release the clips of the top cover.

Step 4.  Remove the top cover.

Step 5.  Remove the four Torx T6 screws in the order shown below.

Step 6.  Use your plastic shim to release the front cover slightly.

Step 7.  Now list the front fascia away.

Step 8.  Remove the key pad.

Step 9.  Release the clips on both sides of the display shield.

Step 10.  With the clips released, simply lift away the display shield.

Step 11.  Protect the screen with a film and use your shim to carefully release the display connector.

Step 12.  Now you can remove the display.

Step 13.  Remove the four Torx T6 screws in the order shown below.

Step 14.  Remove the chassis.

Step 15.  Take careful note of the grounding clips for reassembly.

Step 16.  Remove the POC keys.


Step 17.  Use your Torx driver to push the speaker out of its housing.  Take note that this is stuck in place and a new foam gasket may be required for reassembly.

Step 18.  Use your plastic shim to carefully disconnect the flex cable.

Step 19.  Remove the user interface assembly.

Step 20.  Remove the main circuit board.

Step 21.  Remove the aerial assembly.

Step 22.  Remove the vibra motor.

Step 23.  Remove the microphone taking note of the guiding pin for reassembly

Step 24.  Remove the power connector using a disconnected charger.

Step 25.  This final section covers removal of the camera module and is included for the sake of completeness.  If you do not have access to the correct tools to do this job I'd suggest leaving it alone.

 

Step 26.  Reassembly is a simple matter of reversing the above steps making sure that everything works correctly and that you've caused no damage whilst dismantling the phone.