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A guide to changing the lens on your W900i |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
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My white W900i lens arrived today and it took me about 5 minutes to swap the lens' over.
Get yourself a torx screwdriver set.
Then here's how its done : -
- Remove the rub-plate behind the screen - this is held on with a type of gum, which can be re-used.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Get the sharpest knife possible and prize the backplate off - (not too difficult at all) - this will loosen the lens assembly.
- Using a very sharp knife, prize the glass lens off, be careful as the plastic surround is made of soft plastic. It is held on using the same gum that holds the rub-plate on, its quite easy. Hardly any force is needed just be careful you don't scratch anything.
- Once off, you now have the opportunity to give it a good clean.
- On the White W900i, dirt tends to gather down the sides of the lens - between the edges of the lens and the plastic surround, I didn't realise how much until I took this off. This can be scraped away.
- I applied a tiny bit of gum in each corner and applied the new lens.
- press into place and hold for a few seconds - the new lens comes with a protector, leave the front protector in place so you can press it down without leaving finger prints.
The difference is amazing. The vodafone logo is gone and with the grime removed it looks as good as new!
This is highly recommended if you're going to resell your W900i - it improves the appearance immensely and will add £s to the resale price.
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Coxy
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Good one mae glad it worked for you. Any pics?
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goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
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From: Liverpool City Centre
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Will post some soon as I can get hold of my mates W810i
It was a lot easier than I thought.
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frank2345babies
Joined: May 29, 2005
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Did u get a walkman sticker to replace the voda one? And where did u get the lens from? Cheers
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goldenface
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The Walkman sticker is printed underneath the glass. The link is on the 1st post.
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thegreatone
Joined: Sep 28, 2005
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From: hellmouth,sunnydale
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i just fitted mine following goldenface's instruction and took me less than 15mins the only concern i have was the lens didn't can with any gum on it so be prepare before starting unless you do what i did try using the exsiting gum.
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strizlow800
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
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You should make this topic sticky. |
frank2345babies
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that first link didnt work and i want to buy one of these anyone got th nessesary link. cheers |
goldenface
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From: Liverpool City Centre
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There is another link in the Accessories for sale forum. :-)
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Mike.P®
Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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Cheers for the guide .. all went well apart from I got the new lens on then noticed a speck of dust under it . I tried leaving it .. for all of 30 seconds before I had to pull it apart again.
I decided to put a black one on mine . tis a bit different
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6230
Joined: Aug 22, 2006
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From: Ireland
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Nice one |
xpander
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Yikes! That black on white gets a big no no from me!
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thegreatone
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believe it or not i think it makes the screen look bigger
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xan K
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I think it looks rather cool.
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Mike.P®
Joined: Sep 23, 2004
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Im still not sure ....
I have a spare white lens so I may just buy a Black W900i to see what it looks like 
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