To Replace The LCD Screen
Tools needed:
Torx 5+ driver but you can use a standard Torx 5... with care!
Opening-tool or strong, narrow plastic edge... Credit-card or similar.
N.B. Replacement of the broken LCD cost one member only 35GBP at a Nokia Service Centre, so it may be as well to explore that option first of all if possible, as it's slightly cheaper than the DIY solution.
Should you decide to Do It Yourself, the following links and information may help:
EDIT: Please note that according to Nokiaparts (a member & parts-supplier), he states in this thread, that... "Firmware 12.0.013 or later should be used with screen of part number 4850074 , previous firmware models should be using screen of part number 4850998... The part number should be printed on the back of the LCD."
One recommended source of supply for the LCD is
here.
The
N95 Workshop Manual is available
here.
This illustrated
Walk-Thru, courtesy of
Spyda, is an excellent guide to disassembling and refitting the screen.
These are additional guidelines that may help:
1. When removing the four screws from the back of the slider, make sure that the Torx-driver you use is a good fit and not worn in any way as the screw heads are easily damaged. You may find that it takes considerable force to unscrew them as they have threadlock applied when factory-fitted.
2. Using a plastic unclipping tool, or a stiff narrow plastic edge, such as a credit-card, slide it gently down each side of the frame to disengage the two clips in the centre of each side, it doesn't need excessive force to do this if you position it correctly, take care not to bend the clips! Lift off the frame assembly.
3. When replacing the frame, position it carefully as the camera-housing needs to locate over the board-mounted camera and the two tiny spring-contacts on the speaker need to line up with pads on the circuit-board. Then press firmly on the centre of the frame-plate on each side to engage the clips and refit the screws to the back-plate. Take care that you support the phone by the frame edge so that you don't put pressure on the new LCD when refitting the screws! Tighten them until they are firm and recessed below the plate surface slightly. Don't overtighten them though... Remember that they shouldn't be as tight as they appeared to be when you first removed them... That effect was caused by the threadlock 'glue' on them.
Before you take a Hammer & Chisel to your phone, you may care to watch these videos...
Nokia N95 Lower Block PART 1 - Disassembly
Nokia N95 Lower Block PART 2 - Assembly
Nokia N95 Upper Block Disassembly Assembly
N.B. If you find this article useful and wish to thank Spyda for his efforts go here
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