Fix My Sidekick

Is your Sidekick LX LCD lens frame cracked? Don’t like the color of the faceplate on your LX?  Is the LCD still good but it is hard to see through the scratched up lens screen? Then this procedure is for you! 

This how to guide is for removing the LCD lens and faceplate from your Sidekick LX and replacing it with a new or different one.

Buy the frames here: Sidekick LX  LCD Frame Lens Kits

Items Needed:

This repair will require a T6 torx driver, a number 0 Phillips screwdriver, and a small flat tip device for prying. I prefer plastic guitar picks.  If you need a T6 torx driver, you can pick one up at your local hardware store for about 5 dollars.  You can use a small flat tip screwdriver if it fits into the Torx screw notches.

Directions:

1.Power down the Sidekick LX.

2. Remove the back cover and take out battery.

3. Flip your sidekick screen halfway to access the two screws that need to be removed. Both have already been removed in this picture.  Remove the screws using the T6 torx driver.

4. While still holding the screen in the half flipped position, gently lift the screen up and out.

Warning

Be careful not to touch the copper contacts of the connector. The pins on the connector of the base unit are very fragile.

5. Put the LCD screen assembly upside down on a soft surface (to avoid scratching).

6. Remove the six screws shown in the locations shown below. You will need a size 0 Phillips screwdriver for these.  Rotate the flex cable/spring unit to access the two screws  in the bottom left hand corner.

7. Flip the screen back over and gently pry the two corners on the bottom of the side with the flex cable.

8.Now that both edges are loose, gently pry along middle of each side to loosen the retaining keys. 

9. Once that is done, grab the edge and gently lift the lx screen frame backwards and up.

10. Now, install the new sidekick lx LCD screen cover in the reverse order.

11. Once the cover is on, press down firmly on edges to make sure they are snapped into place.

12. Flip the LCD unit over and install 6 screws you removed earlier. Be sure to move the flex swivel unit out of the way for the two screws. Once the screws are in, it is time to reassemble the Sidekick LX.

13. Prepare the LCD screen Assembly for installation. Fail to follow this step can cause the screen not to flip properly. If it is not aligned as shown, rotate spring assembly until it is.

14. Rotate the screen to the half flipped position and install in base of the sidekick LX.  Once installed, slowly release the screen and allow to flip into position.

15. Rotate screen to the half flipped position and install the two screws removed in step 3 and tighten them down.

16. Test the flip action of your phone. It if doesn’t work right, remove screen and go back to step 13.

17. Once the flip action is working, it is time to reinstall the battery and back cover.

18. Power up you Sidekick LX and check it out!

Looks good doesn’t? Go show it off to all of your Friends and tell them where you found out how to do it!!

Disclaimer: Disassembling your Sidekick LX will void the warranty. Proceed with the the provided instructions at you own risk. www.fixmysidekick.com is not liable for any damage that may occur. This website is in no way related to or associated with T-mobile or Danger Inc.

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