Handspring Visor Edge Screen Replacement

Written By: Christian Valoria
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Handspring Visor Edge Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to replace the screen on the Handspring Visor Edge PDA. You will need tweezers, a Phillips screwdriver, and a spudger to get under the screen.

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    • Open the flip cover so that the tab on the back is easy to access.

    • Place the Visor Edge face down.

    • Identify the tab connecting the flip cover to the PDA located at the top of the backside.

    • Gently push the tab forward.

    • Do not pull on the flip cover in an attempt to remove it from the PDA.

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    • Remove the six 4.1 mm Phillips screws from the back plate using the #00 Phillips Scewdriver.

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    • Remove the gray back plate from the PDA.

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    • Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws that are on the sides of the frame.

    • Remove the 3.9 mm Philips screw holding the stylus holster to the frame.

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    • Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws on the top and bottom of the frame.

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    • Remove the white frame from the back of the PDA.

    • The frame may get stuck on the corners so be very gentle when working the corners off.

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    • Place the PDA front face up.

    • Gently pull off the front cover.

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    • Flip over the PDA.

    • Use the tweezers to remove the ribbon cable attaching the screen to the circuit board.

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    • Wedge the spudger in between the glass and the metal frame.

    • Slide the spudger down the length of the screen to detach from the frame.

    • With your hands, pry the screen up from the detached side. The screen will pop off.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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