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How To: Dismantle A BlackBerry Bold 9700

by Bla1ze on 13 Nov 2009 08:06 PM
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As with any device launch, a tear down video has been posted for the BlackBerry Bold 9700. These videos are great for those who wish to modify or customize their devices with other OEM parts. Be it changing the bezel, swapping out to an unbranded bottom piece or whatever else your heart desires. While we're still waiting for many online retailers to bring in parts for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, that hasn't stopped a tear down from being done. Check it out as long as it's not too painful to watch and remember such ventures do void warrenties.

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: BlackBerry Bold 9700, dismantle, video
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Posted by AngryChineseDriver Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

I just threw up a little in my mouth.

This is like SAW: MMMMMMMMMDCC, if you know what I mean.

 
 
Posted by AngryChineseDriver Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

Also, what is that blue thing he uses? I'm thinking of switching out the bezel (something I've never done...will probably post for help in the forums) but I don't want to break anything.

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

It's umm..similar to a guitar pick...you can buy em on cnn.cn.

 
 
Posted by tymeek Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

that was painful to watch

 
 
Posted by vx1 Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

I love this stuff, lots of steps with this one for sure ..

more detail, than I expected :)

 
 
Posted by gbeebe Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

Oh man... It said 'as long as it's not too painful to watch' and I cringed everytime a screw came out lol.

But, what about a re-assembly video? Haha

 
 
Posted by smod22bmx Friday, Nov 13, 2009 817 days ago

Play in backwards Gbeebe, or maybe reverse the order of things he did.

Remember, if 2+2=4, then surely 4-2=2

I tell no lies.

 
 
Posted by kelyhope Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

This video is very interesting and very helpful for Diamantle a BlackBerry Bold 9700 Phone.i love BlackBerry phones its has all features which we want.
http://www.goarticles.com/cgi-bin/showa.cgi?C=2149951

 
 
Posted by Skynyrdfan5 Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

I saw that joke of a company logo on his computer. Apple is inferior to PC's in every way (except fashion and over pricing)...

 
 
Posted by Vendettx Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

watching the bazel removal part was painfull..

i thougth it was going snap..

i want the 9700 and to black it out like the 9000's but it seems like much more of a pain in the ass to take apart then the original bold.

 
 
Posted by howl078 Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

OMG he didn't.

 
 
Posted by JGB2cool Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

why on Earth would you guys post this?!? It'a awfual and like murder in the 3rd degree!!!

When i watced this i died a little inside ;(

 
 
Posted by y0us3f Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

T5 or T6 ?

 
 
Posted by goodleader Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

Why?

 
 
Posted by Tifoso Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

Because it's there.

 
 
Posted by darkasknight Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

while i do appreciate the breakdown, would it kill him to maybe narrate a little?

 
 
Posted by gbsn Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

seriously? whats there to narrate?

 
 
Posted by Kershon Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 816 days ago

Wow. Now I would like to see a clip putting it back together. And then see it work.

 
 
Posted by x_Goddess_x Monday, Nov 16, 2009 814 days ago

Yea I'd like to see them put it back together too :)

 
 
Posted by crackberryhead Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 815 days ago

Why? Why? Why?

 
 
Posted by x_Goddess_x Monday, Nov 16, 2009 814 days ago

OMGOSH... I couldn't do that to my beloved blackberry 8900 lol... unless of course I was changing out the entire body to bright blue :)

 
 
Posted by chrismiles86 Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 813 days ago

thanks for the info. keep it up guys :)

chrismiles86

 
 
Posted by richard371 Friday, Nov 20, 2009 810 days ago

Is the the bezel metal or painted plastic?

 
 
Posted by tq85 Thursday, Jan 07, 2010 762 days ago

do you need to remove the bezel (the chrome thingy) in order to install the keyboard?

Thanks

 
 
Posted by samsamsam11 Tuesday, Nov 16, 2010 449 days ago

I'm at the moment trying to replace my lcd screen on mine. What screw driver head is needed and any clue where you can get one that small?