dismantling O2 Atom housing

[im_dave]

Hi,

I have just bought a new O2 atom housing (as my old one is scratched to death), and am currently trying to find a guide or instructions on how to dismantle the phone housing.

I know there are two T screws with void stickers on them that need to be removed at the bottom end of the phone one you slide the battery cover off. I can't see any other screws visible. Apparently there are meant to be 4.

Does anyone have detailed instructions on how to change the housing? I have searched this forum and google, and have come up with nothing much.

Thanks everyone!

[homer285]

There is a fully descriptive video on dismantling the Atom, I cant find it but I had it last year and Im sure you will find it just keep looking. Basically you must remove the camera housing cover and there are two more screws under that, then you run you finger nail between the front and back cover to open the housing, good luck and remember nothing needs to be forced.

[del0000]

try this...http://bible.younet.com/files/2007/03/30/369427.shtml

[viperx]

you have to pop the top half of the rear cover off. it is particularly difficult, and the black strip that runs right around the devices is very soft plastic which gets mashed real easy. try using your fingernail (even that will dent it) and run it around the edge. Once it pops off you will see the other two screws. they also has void stickers on them.

Good luck

[lawrenceloh]

this more details http://bbs.pdafans.com/thread-322511-1-1.html

[palah]

I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads

can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?

[icecool]

hmm i use a precision screwdriver set , try all the size and see which one it fits =)

[viperx]

I know there are 4 screws that need to be removed. have taken the top cover off so can see the other 2 screws have an old nokia T tool but it does seem to fit the screw heads

can anybody tell me... what sort of tool do you use to take the screws out?

be careful with a small plain screwdriver, you'll be ok

[yoshiki]

i tried dismantling it.. but my objective was to actually remove the camera. couldnt find a way to remove it.. is it possible?

[Joselin]

Hi all,

do you know if a Atom Exec housing is compatible with a Xda Atom "classic". Same dimensions i think.
Thanks a lot ! :)