In the relatively recent past, the Finnish “wizard” of mobile devices, the Nokia brand, released the N8 touchscreen smartphone. However, no matter how solidly the telephone was made, the moment comes when the user asks how to disassemble the Nokia N8. The reasons for this, in principle, are enough. Nevertheless, the most common phenomenon in our time still remains the user's craving for an aesthetic upgrade. The sequentially presented material of the article will help you in such a delicate matter as dismantling and the reverse process - assembling the body of an extravagant communication device, which is considered to be the eight-megapixel smartphone Nokia N8.
What should be stocked up?
First of all, patience. Of course, attention is the main factor in a successful venture called "How to disassemble the Nokia N8". A special tool, or one close to ideal, will significantly facilitate the entire process of a qualitatively new “reincarnation”.
So what is needed?
You will need the following tools.
- One flat and two curly screwdrivers with different profile diameters (T5-T6).
- It is advisable to get tweezers.
- Plectrum or old bank card made of plastic material.
- Stationery tape.
Also make sure that the work surface is flat and smooth. However, the last condition is optional. However, in order not to scratch the body parts of the smartphone, it is recommended to lay some kind of fabric. Definitely not woolen. And the lighting should be sufficient!
How to disassemble the Nokia N8: step-by-step instructions
Before proceeding, it is necessary to inspect the purchased case or part that needs to be replaced. The fact is that there is a high probability that you have a non-original phone, and the case you bought, on the contrary, meets the generally accepted standard. However, there are a lot of unfavorable options, so before you take apart the device, carefully consider the device that will undergo the process of “rebirth”. If you are convinced that everything is in order, perhaps you can start.
Step # 1: end cap mounting screws
The Nokia N8 phone has protective covers at the top and bottom. The lower part of the panel is fixed with two side screws located near the edge of the base. The top cover is attached with a single bolt, which is hidden under the HDMI plug. Turn them off.
Attention: the screws have a different cross section and texture. Therefore, before dismantling them, be kind, draw a schematic arrangement of the bolts to be removed on a piece of paper - thereby you will protect yourself from the situation of "breaking your head, what and where from."
Step number 2: remove the covers and remove the battery
The lower end protection element (casing) is quite easy to remove. Flip the special retainer and remove the device’s battery . The Nokia N8 phone, the photo of which you see here, is not particularly pliable when it comes to separating the top cover from the main body. Because this part is an antenna unit. The cover fits snugly onto the phone's motherboard that peeks out from underneath. To disassemble without risking damage, you need tape. Fasten the edge of the tape (adhesive base down) on the front of the cover. Then, leaving 5-7 cm free, do the same with the back wall of the part to be removed. Then you can safely pull the makeshift tail of the tape. The part will easily separate.
Important : in the process of removing the antenna module, the HDMI plug must be removed from the system connector of the phone.
Step # 3: removing the touch panel and screen
Please note (the phone is facing down) at the edges of the panel at the top and bottom are a pair of fastening bolts. As you know, they need to be unscrewed. The next step will be the flip of the smartphone and the separation of the display part of the device, as well as the touchscreen from the case base.
- Gently pry the upper edge of the sensor module and gently lift it to a favorable moment - a good grip of the dismantled part with your free hand.
- At the bottom of the phone are the connecting pads of the cables (unless, of course, your Nokia N8 phone is the original). Just separate the connectors connected to the board.
Step number 4: the final part of the showdown
After you can successfully remove the “friendly tandem” - the touchscreen and the screen, you should unscrew the two screws located in the central part of the case (again - along the edges) and one screw in close proximity to the front camera. Only after the above steps can you begin to dismantle the internal components of the smartphone.
- Pry off the steel plate with a pick or a credit card prepared for this purpose.
- Carefully remove the polyphonic speaker and flash module.
The disassembly process can be considered complete.
"Chinese" retreat, or When the device and "did not lie next to" with the original
To make sure that the smartphone you bought is original and is really a branded Nokia product, in general, is elementary. Nokia N8, the price for which in the recent past reached close to $ 375, today has lagged significantly behind the new-fashioned and super-productive "monsters" of the mobile industry. However, knowledge of what a real phone is compared to a Chinese fake will not be superfluous. Moreover, the principle of identification "xy from xy" is almost the same for any electronic device.
- The case of the "Chinese brother" (fake) is quite clearly distinguished by its poor-quality "presentability".
- Faded colors and "blurry" color rendering of the display with the head give out the involvement of the unit in the basement type of production.
- The phone’s interface with “clumsy dignity” confirms the amateurish attitude towards the Russian language. The names of menu items and optional settings often cause rampant laughter.
- The name of the phone and its serial number do not appear anywhere.
- The camera of the "younger brother" up to 12 megapixels is clearly behind in size.
- Packaging is cheap, but equipment is limited.
However, a little earlier, especially "talented" sellers sold such copies at a price close to the cost of the original. Therefore, even today you can meet an eccentric with a fake, who will confidently give arguments pointing to signs of the "breed" of his device. Sometimes you just keep silent ...
Finally
Knowing how to disassemble the Nokia N8, you can repack the updated device without much difficulty. The reverse assembly process is even slightly easier than dismantling. However, it should be remembered that the new building may require refinement, that is, perhaps something will not coincide or something will interfere with the overall process of modernization. In other words - do not try to connect parts with the use of physical force ... In such situations, a file or sandpaper is a particularly valuable assistant. Good luck with your repairs and pleasant minutes of enjoying your “I can!”.