Nokia 7280 & 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.

Please note that this is one of the most awkward Nokia handsets to dismantle and is even harder to reassemble.  Please don't undertake this task lightly.

Step 1.  Open the SIM holder.

Step 2.  Open the slider.

Step 3.  Use a plastic shim in the manner shown below to release the slider.

Step 4.  Move the slider as far as it will go (1) and then remove it from its guide (2).

Step 5.  Insert your plastic shim between the two covers and slide it to release all the clips.  Bear in mind that you are supposed to use new covers for reassembly.

Step 6.  Now release any remaining clips.

Step 7.  Now you should be able to easily separate the two covers.

Step 8.  Remove the key pad.

Step 9.  Remove the guts of the phone from the back cover as shown below.

Step 10.  Protect the LCD screen with a film or similar.

Step 11.  Use a flat bladed screwdriver to release the battery lock.

Step 12.  Now repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

Step 13.  Remove the locking ring.

Step 14.  Remove the battery.

Step 15.  Unlock the user interface module by turning it slightly.

Step 16.  Lift the user interface module taking care not to damage the flex connector.


Step 17.  Take care when removing the flex and note its position for reassembly.

Step 18.  Use a flat bladed screwdriver to release the clips shown below.

Step 19.  Follow the same procedure on the opposite side.

Step 20.  Move the assembly slightly to the left as shown below.

Step 21.  Turn the C cover assembly over carefully taking care not to damage the flex.

Step 22.  Use your plastic shim again to remove the flex connector.

Step 23.  Release the main circuit board by carefully bending the two plastic guides as shown below.

Step 24.  Now remove the main circuit board.

Step 25-27.  This 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 28.  Using a flat bladed screwdriver release the clip holding the ear piece in place.

Step 29.  Now list the ear piece connector away.

Step 30.  Remove the ear piece.

LCD Screen Replacement.

Step 1.  Using a clean lint free cloth, carefully push the screen out of its housing.

Step 2.  Remove any remains of the existing gasket.

Step 3.  Remove any remaining gasket tape from the old screen.

Step 4.  Clean the screen if necessary.

Step 5.  Fit new tape to the C cover taking careful note of correct positioning

Step 6.  Remove protective film.

Step 7.  Now place the new screen into place taking care not to break it.