Section 11 says to remove all 4, section 12 says to remove the bottom 2. So we're both right...
Very good. Judging by the disassembly diagram, it looks like it's the easiest part to replace. But I could be wrong because I've never had the E71 apart yet.
When I first got my E71, the screen got scratched so I ordered a replacement front cover. It takes less than 5 minutes to swap the front cover. Just be sure to get the keyboard tabs in the red colored slots.
My cell phone evolution
91-04 Various Analog/TDMA/CDMA phones with Contel->GTE Wireless->Verizon
03-04 Samsung C100 & X600A (overseas use)
05-06 Samsung D600 & D900 (changed carrier to Cingular->AT&T)
07 Nokia N73-ME, E65, & E90
08 Nokia E71-2 Black RIP
09 BlackBerry Bold, Nokia E75-2
10 Nokia 2730C, Nokia E5-00
When I first got my E71, the screen got scratched so I ordered a replacement front cover. It takes less than 5 minutes to swap the front cover. Just be sure to get the keyboard tabs in the red colored slots.
The first place lists the part as OEM, the second place does not, but it's $10 cheaper. The first place gives you both the battery cover and front cover, the second place only supplies the front cover. I only want the front cover, but would prefer OEM, if it makes a difference.
This is a good thread.
I just thought i'd share my experience on replacing the front cover.
First off, i got it off ebay for $11.
If it's a fake, it's a good one, because literally i can't tell the difference on it anywhere.
Only thing i can find that has an ounce of difference is the number on the inside of where the earphone is, the new one has more numbers.
It was a PITA to find a t5 torx, got this set from harbor frieght (local to me) harbor frieght link
I had to look real hard in the store, it was with the screw driver tips.
The size that worked happened to be a torx 5.5. Something i've never even heard of.
As far as chaning the cover, i didn't even remove the battery, took out the bottom two screws, pried the tabs forward (just line up the new cover and you'll know where they are) with a hobby size flathead.
And then just reversed the process. My only mistake was not putting all the tabs of the keypad behing the little red markers. Only took a minute to rememdy.
This is a good thread.
I just thought i'd share my experience on replacing the front cover.
First off, i got it off ebay for $11.
If it's a fake, it's a good one, because literally i can't tell the difference on it anywhere.
Only thing i can find that has an ounce of difference is the number on the inside of where the earphone is, the new one has more numbers.
It was a PITA to find a t5 torx, got this set from harbor frieght (local to me) harbor frieght link
I had to look real hard in the store, it was with the screw driver tips.
The size that worked happened to be a torx 5.5. Something i've never even heard of.
As far as chaning the cover, i didn't even remove the battery, took out the bottom two screws, pried the tabs forward (just line up the new cover and you'll know where they are) with a hobby size flathead.
And then just reversed the process. My only mistake was not putting all the tabs of the keypad behing the little red markers. Only took a minute to rememdy.
That's strange because both the service manual says T4 and so did the tech I talked to yesterday.
Well I did the swap, it was very easy. Please heed the warnings that previous posters have put forth. Somebody has already sliced their keyboard ribbon cable.
I bought a white keyboard and a black front bezel and battery cover. The white keyboard feels a bit different, but looks awkward. I can't find my miniUSB cable, so I can't upload any pictures right now. I'll do so as soon as I find it - but the blacked out E71 looks wicked gnarly.
Well I did the swap, it was very easy. Please heed the warnings that previous posters have put forth. Somebody has already sliced their keyboard ribbon cable.
I bought a white keyboard and a black front bezel and battery cover. The white keyboard feels a bit different, but looks awkward. I can't find my miniUSB cable, so I can't upload any pictures right now. I'll do so as soon as I find it - but the blacked out E71 looks wicked gnarly.
Curious, how difficult was it to remove the 4 clips that hold the faceplate on? Also, if you wouldn't mind, it is a T4 driver, correct? I'm expecting a new faceplate for my E71 in the next few days, would like to get as much info as possible before I start.
You need to follow the instructions though. It is very easy if you have any mechanical skills. The front bezel is held on by the keyboard PCB, they are hooked at the back. You need to pop it off and slide it upwards towards the power button - AFTER unhooking it, else you will hit the keyboard cable ribbon.
Remove the 4 screws, push the metal tabs in, lift the hooked tabs back and then slid it upwards. It will come off very easily. Change what you need to change, put it back on at the top near the power button, re-hook the tabs behind the PCB and slide it down slowly, you will feel it catch, now move your fingers downwards on the outer border of the bezel and it will click into place. Press where the tabs are and put the screws back in to tighten it up.
It took me all of 10 minutes from start to finish one time, even less after I had some trouble deciding what keyboard to use!
A t6 was wayyyyyyy too big for my E71, i have a dozen t6's from previous nokia's.
A t5 worked but was a hair too small.
The 5.5 seemed to be perfect.
The clips that hold the front on, are real easy to remove, just push on them from the back. I can't see how anything could get sliced, you don't even need to touch anywhere there is wires.
Ya, just removing the front faceplate. I know I'm gonna have to remove the qwerty keymat and put it in the new faceplate. Looking at the service manual, I don't see any cables being exposed or involved in this change-over.
I will also confirm that this operation is easy as can be. As everyone else said, just take out the 4 screws. I used a T5 and found T6 to be too large and T4 to be too small... I found this nice screw driver at Canadian Tire with 20 precision bits, including a range of torx, flat, and hex. I've never heard of a T5.5 and the T5 seemed a perfect fit for me. Anyways, once you've got the screws out you just push the clips from the back, then slide the faceplate off. I used a small flat screw driver to pop the clips. I'm not sure what others are saying about possibly cutting the keyboard wire, as that didn't seem to be a problem for me.
The biggest problem for me is to be careful so the hooks don't attack to the white keypad module. Cus when you have released the hooks, they will try to attach to the keypad module when trying to lift the front of. You need to slightly bend the cover so that the hooks can get pass the white module one side at the time.
^^ And if you look directly above the right hand side, you'll see the brown cable ribbon that connects the keyboard PCB to the main board. If you pull on it too hard with the hooks, you'll cut it. Somebody has already done so.
^^ And if you look directly above the right hand side, you'll see the brown cable ribbon that connects the keyboard PCB to the main board. If you pull on it too hard with the hooks, you'll cut it. Somebody has already done so.
Yes of course. Hovewer, to me that ribbon has never been a problem..
Originally Posted by Londo_Jowo
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