Published: Andreas Wiebe, 28 February 2010 - 19:00

Notes:

Warning: Disassembling your BlackBerry voids your warranty

Warning: Disassembling your BlackBerry may damage your BlackBerry

Tools:

You will require a small flat-head screwdriver

You will require a Torx-6 (T6) screwdriver – You can get a whole set of Torx drivers on Amazon for under $10 here: SE 6 Piece Delux Torx Driver Kit w/Storage Case T5-T10

Take Apart:

1. Using a small flathead screwdriver, pry off the microphone cover. Do this from the front of the BlackBerry, if you start from the back you may damage the antenna
   
2. Using a Torx-6 (T6) Driver remove the screws (circled in red) that were hidden by the microphone cover
   
3. Using a Torx-6 (T6) Driver remove the screws (circled in red) that were visible under the battery cover
   
4. Carefully using a fingernail (or thin plastic tool to avoid damage) pry the sides off
   
5. Carefully using a fingernail (or thin tool) unclip the back panel, there are two clips per side
   
6. Carefully remove the main-board from the front panel
   

That’s all there is to it, to reassemble follow the steps backwards.