Posted by mrk
For this new guide I will use the spare housing I have as a "beautiful assistant" - you will see exactly what I mean when you get your phones open ;o.
All info is in the images and it's all basic, if you dont understand a bit try it first because more than likely whenyou try it it will all make sense..
NOTES: - be careful with screwdrivers around the k700i, the lens and pcb are delicate, scratching them will mean a costly repair!.
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Posted by joven
thanx for the great guide
am thinking to change the housing for my k700
but was wondering if the warranty will void if i do so?
Posted by mrk
the warranty may void yes BUT since there is no need to use a screwdriver nor leave any tell tale signs or fascia changing or fascia removal you should be safe
it's only if you remove or change the middle housing case that problems will arise since the middle bit has the imei and model stickers on the rear!
Posted by mmsman
nice guide
though only 5 pics for a (no 56k) thread, ts ts ts, look at bengalboy threads
anyway nice guide...
Posted by mrk
I'm currently updating the guide
Posted by joven
dude, about the housing u order from that site
is the quality ok?
r they the same quality as k700i's original housing?
Posted by mrk
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Yup, no difference in quality at all, in fact the new housing somehow (i can't explain houw) feels a bit more robust too, the brushed metal rear cover feels a bit more brushed too
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i just got mine less than 24 housr ago and i also wanted help on this issue, but thanks for the pix, and the brief instructions. and i also agree w/u on the quote
Posted by joven
cool my k700 needed a new housing badly
thanx for the great guide dude
Posted by fatreg
i took my K700i apart the other day with above guide and now my cam button neither do my - and + buttons!!
looks like im gonna have to send it to hays!!
fatreg
Posted by Lynx69
@fatreg
You sure you put the buttons in properly and they are not aligned wrongly?
Posted by mrk
Yup, sounds like you didn't align the rubber contacts to the button on the pcb properly, place the button pad in the front fascia upside down so it slots in then place the phone unit in the fascia whilst upside down, fit it this way to ensure everything fits like a "shoe" - otherwise there is no reason why anything shouldn't work unless you accidently scratch or damage something! - in total I have opened my phone 4 times and not a single problem!
Posted by fatreg
nah ive worked it out!!
the ribbon between the buttons and the pcb has come clean off!!
so ill have to see if i can sweet talk hays.
or buy a repleacment ribbon from someone???
fatreg
Posted by mrk
ribbon?
You mean the small round black rubber thing that attaches to the underside of each button? or the white circular thing on the PCB itself?
If it's the button then you can buy a new button pad for a few $ from the above mentioned site!
Posted by fatreg
the white thing on the PCB itself has come clean apart!
or
talking of housings
http://www.cnn.cn/shop/produc[....]37cc7b24c05554c6868cc34360a80b
k700i housing in that blue we all want!!
fatreg
Posted by mrk
OMG if only they had the blue lens when I ordered! - I can now see myself ordering the lens alone very soon
Posted by supacool1
Nice work on the excellent and informative article. And also kudos for finding an excellent website that sells legit Sony Ericsson covers! Have already ordered a replacement cover as I recently bounced my K700 on the pavement. Peace out!
Posted by mrk
My bloo lens should be here tommorow
- I shall post picswhen it is all fitted!
This is how it is now though
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Posted by joven
thanx your guide i was finally able to change the blue housing
now i love my k700 more
but im still getting s700
cheers
Posted by mrk
Got my blue lens today
it's quite something of a feeling, having something not many peple here have hehe!
Posted by Ja99iE
How do I remove the lens cover?
The pictures are down and it is hard to make sense of what the text is saying without em.
I got some glue on mine trying to stick the online sticker back down and it annoyed me so much I've bought a new case.
Thanks,
Ja99iE
Posted by Ja99iE
Never mind, i managed with abit of force.
Annoyingly the replacement cover doesn't have that black net over the shutter hole though, you can see the arial through it and also dust will probably get in now.
Posted by Leng Jai
Any chance of getting those pictures backup? I just ordered my new blue lens and housing and would appreciate a bit of visual guidance
Posted by mrk
ok guys sorry about the delay, ive been busy with work and whatnot, the images were previously lost during a host change but since ive switched back I will get some images and a new sjhorter easier guid up tonight
Posted by twynne
Anyone have a pic with the 'blue lens'? The pic on cnn.cn doesn't show it very well.
Thanks,
Tom
Posted by Grimslade
It's strangely difficult to get the blue to show up the way it looks in person. Here's my blue k700i.
Posted by mrk
Here you go
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Posted by Grimslade
THat's a good comparison pic, thanks. I so much prefer the blue...
Posted by mrk
it certainly is a head turner
Posted by govigov
thanks for the guide very helpful.
Posted by jmfgg
Do i need to take off the Fascia (complete housing) to just change the FRONT LENS or i can just take it out with the screw?
Posted by rayleigh
thanks for the guide, managed to do my perfectly, also used the t610 a while ago and that worked well, i love these forums.
Posted by IsLNdbOi
Can someone please post how to change the WHOLE housing? Also, the rubber part of my power button got torn off and I don't know how to put the new power button in. Thanks.
Posted by *SummerRomance*
Hi there im new on this site and just wondere dwhat the blue lens on the k700i looked like as i cant view the pictures. If anyone has any please feel free to email me at tabon90@hotmail.com as i would be grateful.
Cheers SR
Posted by kennymx6
I am guessing one can just buy the blue lense and install it without taking the whole thing apart? Also, is it easy to get dust under the screen with this whole operation?
Posted by Chazzer3
Awesome guide thanks,
Search eBay for K700i covers, there are so many, I just bought a total chrome cover for mine, just waiting for it to arrive now!
Thanks for the guide, I'll post pics of mine when I get round to it.
Chazzer.
Posted by ruy
Posted by DEAGLE
Where can i buy a new "front lense"?? Thanks
Posted by magatru
where is the picture? Why I can't see the picture guide?
Posted by *Jojo*
I just had the front cover of my
K700i replaced here with the latest one - BLUE 
I am also awaiting the arrival of the Quickshare sticker - I made an advance reservation as the stock comes in way too late, as my old one peeled-off !
Here's a pic of my BLUE K700i with my case - ICE-25:
Posted by Buttoneer
Could some kind soul perhaps upload or provide a fresh link to the original images at the start of this guide? they are shoing up just as red crosses now and I'd love to change the case for my old K700 so I can pass it on to a relative at leats looking a little pretty...
Posted by Jim
The thread is 9 months old, I doubt that someone has the images. Try to PM the thread starter, he might have the images.
Posted by fostirop
Could someone please pm me a fresh link to these pics (the one at the begining of the thread) or send them to mario_1397-anyplace@yahoo.gr
Please it is realy important that I change my housing because I acidentaly broke the one I have and SE service in Greece charges to much for the job!
Thank you!
Posted by sailaab
How soon ? And
Who ?
can help with the same fore a S700 ! !
Thanks !
Posted by adamtoy2003
how do i download this guide
Posted by macci_boy
Posted by maxton
Any other guides to take a K700 apart?
I cant view the pics.......
/Fred
Posted by Spliff1
Yes I have the same problem I can not see the guide!!
Slainte
Spliff1
Posted by hsampson
Yes please anyone who has got these images/tutorial will be really appreciate it!
TIA