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Level 1 and 2 Service Manual Disassembly
4. Carefully rotate the rear housing away from the front housing and flip 
assembly (see Figure 8). 
5. Use the disassembly tool to unseat the flex connector from its socket.
6. Lift the rear housing assembly away from the phone.
7. To replace, carefully align the flex connector to it’s socket on the rear housing 
assembly, then gently press down on the flex connector until it is properly 
seated in it’s socket. 
8. Rotate the rear housing assembly so it sits over the phone.
9. Align the housing latches with the corresponding openings on the front 
housing. Gently press the housings together until the catches snap into place.
10. Replace the 2 housing screws and tighten to a final torque setting of (2.2 +/- 
0.1 inch pounds). Do not over tighten.
11. Replace the SIM, battery, and battery cover as described in the procedures.
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Figure 8. Removing the Rear Housing Assembly
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The flexible printed cable (FPC) (flex) is easily damaged. Exercise extreme care when 
handling.
FLEX Connector
Rear Housing Assembly