Samsung Ace Keyboard Replacement

To remove the back casing, firmly press down and push towards the bottom of the phone.

With the casing removed, lift the battery from the indicated indentation.

From here, you can now access the SIM card and model/serial numbers.

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four indicated screws (4.5 mm).

Press the pointed edge of the spudger into the side of the two rubber plugs in order to lift and remove them from the top of the phone.

Then, using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two indicated Phillip screws (6.5 mm).

To remove the SIM card, start by pressing the top of the card and push down and away towards the bottom of the phone. Then, as indicated, pull the SIM card out.

Begin to slowly lift the back casing of the phone. You should hear a snap when the casing is released.

Your casing should be separated and the three loose buttons put to the side.

Slowly remove the back casing by gently pulling the ribbon connection.

Gently pull on the wires to remove the front casing.

Your front casing and front speaker are now released.

Remove the keypad and place it to the side.

Insert the flat edge of the spudger to the space under the keypad and slide it along the bottom to lift the keypad out of its place. The keypad should be stuck to the surface very tightly.

The keypad will lift off the adhesive.