Disassembling Nokia 6236i Front Casing

Using your thumb, apply pressure to the battery casing (below the camera). Firmly pull towards the bottom of the phone.

Lift the battery case off of the phone.

Use your thumb to get underneath the battery and pull up and out from the bottom of the battery tray.

The battery should lift out with minimal resistance.

Once the battery is removed, pull the tab of the metal sim card cover, and lift it up.

The sim card is underneath and can now be removed.

Locate the notch on the bottom right corner of the phone.

Slide the head of the screwdriver between the front silver casing and the black back side of the phone.

While inserted, slide the screwdriver towards the top edge of the phone.

The front casing should eventually pop off.