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For Palm M500 |
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Step: 1
Make sure the unit is turned off and you have removed the stylus and leather case or flip lid if you had one attached. |
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Step: 2
Using your Torx driver there are 4 screws on the back of the unit that will need to be removed.
T5 & T6 Tolls Kit |
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Step: 3
Once the 4 screws have been removed you will be able to remove the back half of the case.
CAUTION! the case is clipped on the back and is sometimes very tight. It might take some strength to get it off but, make sure you DO NOT BEND THE CASE. |
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Step: 4
This shows the two parts of the units after the back case has been taken off. |
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Step: 5
Battery Replacement Only:
If you are going to only replace the battery you only need to remove the battery connector that is pictured close up on the top picture. Just remove the connector from the motherboard. The battery is glued to the back of the screen so be careful when you pull it off the screen. Now you can put the unit back together. If you are replacing the Complete Screen, Case or Buttons read the info below
Remove the battery connector like pictured in the top picture. Then you will need to unplug the display connector that is shown in the bottom enlarged photo. Now you can goto Step 6 |
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Step: 6
Now with the battery and display disconnected the motherboard will come easily out of the unit. |
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Step: 7
This pictures shows the unit with the motherboard removed from it. You can now get to the buttons. They just sit in the unit and will come out easily. If you are only replacing the buttons you can stop here and re-assemble the unit. If you need to replace the Complete Screen or the Case please go to the next step.
Snap on the cover and put back the single screw.
Your new battery will need a minimum of three hours of charging before first use. |
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