RIM Blackberry Pearl 8130 Teardown

– Front and back preview: Measurements are 107mm x 50mm x 14mm (or for the folks using inches, that’s 4.02″ x 1.97″ x 0.55″). Weight clocks in at 96g (3.10oz) — basically, about the same as a deck of cards.

– Here’s your Speaker—where the sound magic happens.

– Status LED: Your glowing notification buddy.

– High-resolution 240×260 color LCD display: Crisp visuals for days.

– Red Trackball: The classic navigation hero.

– 1.3MP Camera: For those vintage snapshots.

– Flash: Adds some shine to your shots.

– Back Cover Latch: The secret door to the inside.

– Check out the Side Profile!

– Plug in your tunes here: 3.5mm headphone jack

– Charge up or sync with the USB 2.0 port

– Slip in more storage with the Micro SD slot

– Snap pics or jump to quick actions with the Camera/Quick Access button

– Turn it up or down with the Volume button

– Jump to your favorite feature with the Quick Access button

– Attach your lanyard or favorite accessory here

– Start with the top or bottom of the phone for the best access!

– This device has definitely seen its fair share of scratches—no shame in that.

– Locate the Mute or Ringer Off button—it’s your quick silence switch.

– Find the microphone—it’s the tiny superstar that captures your voice.

– Give that little clip a press and pop off the back cover.

– Gently push the battery from top to bottom, then lift it out.

– Battery stats: Standby for up to 216 hours, talk away for 4 hours.

– Clip

– Back cover

– 1.3MP selfie snapper

– Bright flash for those night shots

– QuALCOMM 3G CDMA magic

– Your phone’s info tag (don’t peel it off!)

– Tiny Torx T5 screws—keep these safe!

– Slide a curved metal spudger into the gap between the keyboard and the bottom bezel cap—think of it as unlocking a secret level.

– Gently lift up and nudge the bezel away to start popping it loose.

– Hold onto the cap with your thumb, spin the phone around like a pro, and keep going.

– Work the spudger under the bezel on both sides and lift—it should start coming off.

– The bezel cap will pop off and reveal two sneaky T5 screws hiding underneath!

– Bottom Bezel Cap

– Pry at these spots

– Spot the two T5 screws

– Take out the two T5 screws and keep them somewhere safe—those little guys like to roll away.

– Starting at the top of either side, use a spudger or your fingers to carefully pop off the silver trim. Just a little gentle prying will do the trick.

– Set both silver sides aside so you don’t lose track of them.

– Here’s where those T5 screws came from—don’t forget which holes they belong to!

– These are the silver sides you just removed. Looking sharp.

– You’ll see a variety of holes, buttons, and slots. Get familiar with them—they’ll be important as you keep going.

– Here’s the scoop on these parts: the Headphone Jack is your audio buddy, the USB 2.0 Port is for all your data transfers, the Micro SD Card Slot is where your extra storage lives, the Camera Button is your quick snap trigger, the Up and Down Buttons help you navigate easily, and the Quick Access Button gets you to your favorite features fast. Follow these steps to get everything sorted out smoothly. If you hit a wall with any of the tricky parts, remember you can always schedule a repair for extra help.

– Gently pry apart the front and back covers from the LCD and circuit board. No need to rush, just take your time!

– Carefully separate the three parts and set them down somewhere safe – a nice, tidy workspace will make things smoother.

– Take out the back plastic assembly and set it aside.

– Next, remove the LCD and the logic board. Keep them in a safe spot – we don’t want to damage anything!

– Finally, remove the front plastic assembly and the keypad/trackball. You’re almost there!

– Start by ejecting the trackball—it’s removable! Pop it out from the back with a gentle press.

– Next up, the display glass—also removable. Pry from the top to break the glue seal, then carefully work your way around with your fingers to free it.

– Remove the keypad to access the internal components.

– Locate the LCD and its connector above the keypad on the left side. Use a spudger to gently disconnect the connector, then free the LCD from its clips.

– The keypad connector was removed earlier. To detach it, pry the connector straight up off the logic board.

– Disconnect the battery connector to safely proceed with any further repairs.

– You’ll find various chips beneath the metal heat sinks. They’re a bit tricky, so we won’t remove them now to avoid risking damage—your phone’s still in good shape!

– Speaker (It’s soldering time to remove this fella!)

– Keyboard Connector (Let’s unplug this buddy!)

– Trackball (Just poke it out, easy peasy!)

– 1.3MP Camera (Time to solder it out for a fresh start!)

– From left to right: Headphone jack, Antenna?, USB Port, Micro SD Card Slot. All of these can be removed by soldering, so get your gear ready!

– Battery Connector (Gently pull it straight out of its cozy slot!)

– Various chips hiding under heatsinks (Time to uncover the treasures!)

– Alright, let’s get started with laying everything out nice and neat. First up, remove the Back Cover and Battery to free up the main components. Next, unscrew those T5 screws holding things together. Carefully lift off the Bezel cap to access the inner parts. Then, detach the shiny side pieces for better access. Remove the Front Plastic Assembly to reveal more of the device’s guts. Next, take off the Back Plastic Assembly. Finally, carefully disconnect the LCD and Logic Board to complete the disassembly. If you need a hand during any tricky steps, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.