Sony Ericsson K800i disassembly

Tools required: Torx 6 screwdriver, Size 0 Phillips screwdriver
  • Remove the two screws at the bottom of the phone with the torx 6 screwdriver. Remove the other two screws with the Phillips screwdriver

  • Lift the antenna cover away from the phone. It unclips at the top of the phone and needs a little force to remove

  • Remove the two torx 6 screws at the top of the phone which are revealed after removing the antenna cover

  • Pull the front cover away at each side so that it releases

  • The phone will now be in two parts, as below

  • Wiggle and pull the keypad assembly up, away from the phone and it will pop off

  • The screen assembly is held on by two clips at each side of the phone, indicated below. Unclip them to remove the screen assembly

  • Unclip the ribbon which hold the screen assembly to the circuit board of the phone. It attaches like a plug and socket
     

  • Detach the retaining clips on each side of the screen assembly

  • Remove the faulty screen and replace with the new screen

  • Reverse the whole procedure for reassembly