Nokia 3500 Classic disassembly

Tools required: Torx 6 screwdriver

• First remove the battery cover, battery and sim card. Next remove the two screws you see

• Run your fingernail all the way around the join of the front cover to unclip it.

• Your phone will now look like below. Now remove the four screws you can see.

• The LCD is held in place by a metal frame which is held to the PCB with clips around its edge. Unclip the frame but be aware that the LCD is still connected by a ribbon in the top right corner. The LCD is held in the frame by one clip on each side. Release these clips.

• You should now have the metal frame removed and the LCD will still be attached to the circuit board of the phone.

• Turn the circuit board over. A small metal box surrounds the ribbon you need to unplug to release the LCD screen. This box can unclipped with a fingernail.

• Your phone should now look like below. The ribbon you need to detach attaches like a plug and socket. Simply lift it up to unplug it.

• You should now have the LCD screen removed and you can replace it with your new LCD. Reverse the whole procedure for reassembly.