Nokia 5310 LCD Screen Replacement
Is the LCD on your Nokia 5310 broken? Did the backlight stop working on the 5310? Does the screen on your Nokia look like this?
If you got your phone wet and the LCD screen no longer works then this is the repair guide your need to follow.
You can buy a replacement Nokia 5310 LCD Screen from eBay or check out the ones available below. If you need one outside the US click on auction box in the top left corner. The repair guide is below.
 LCD Screen Display for Nokia 5310 XpressMusic  US $10.98
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You will need a T6 torx driver to remove the screws. I also recommend a thin plastic guitar pick to help undo the covers. Check your local home depot or hardware store for a torx driver set. They run about 5 dollars. Some of the LCD’s come with a driver but it was a t5 torx and was too small.
1. Turn off power to the phone
2. Remove battery cover and battery.
3. Remove the camera cover.
4. Insert a small tip object (preferably plastic) into the camera cover near the headset port.
5. Work the small tipped object around the seam of the cover to release the 2 retaining clips and remove the camera cover. See the pictures below for the locations.
6. Remove the 2 screws that are under the camera cover.
7. Release the 5 clips on the sides of the cover.
8. Flip the phone over and remove the top cover by lifting at the top and working towards the bottom to release the 2 hooks.
9. Remove the keypad by lifting from the bottom. There is a small hook on each side so be careful.
10. Remove the 4 screws that are under the number pad.
11. Flip the Nokia 5310 back over and lift the bottom cover off. Be careful of the 2 latches at the top.
12. Release the 2 retaining clips holding the main board to the top frame.
13. Flip the phone back over and gently lift the metal frame off and to the side. Be careful as there is a cable between the two.
14. Release the connector for the LCD screen. Use a guitar pick or you fingernail to lift up from the corner.
15. Lift the broken LCD screen off the Nokia 5310.
15. Install the replacement LCD on and push connector into place. Give the ribbon cable a bend as shown.
16. Install the keypad and frame back on to the main board. Make sure the keypad cable is plugged in.
17. Push down on the backside of the main board to engage the two clips shown in step 12.
18. Put the back cover on. Install it from the top of the phone towards the bottom.
19. Install the 4 screws around the keypad.
20. Install the number pad back on. Press firmly on each side to make sure the clips engage.
21. Install the top outer frame back on. Start from the bottom of the phone.
22. Make sure the latches on side are fully engaged. Failure to do this may cause side buttons on the phone not to function properly.
23. Install the the two screws back into the top backside of the phone.
24. Install the camera cover on and make sure is snaps into place.
25. Install the battery and put the battery cover back on.
26. Power up the 5310 by Nokia
27. If all went well, the LCD screen will look like this.
That’s it. Enjoy your newly repaired Nokia 5310 in all of it’s spiffy LCD glory.
Remember, you can get a NOKIA 5310 LCD Display Screen from the store.
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December 26th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Very well done!!
Great information.
Many thanks!!
Dean.
December 26th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Dean-
Thanks for the positive feedback!
December 30th, 2008 at 6:31 am
fantastic and very helpful information, cheers dave
January 3rd, 2009 at 7:23 pm
I replaced the plastic part on my screen on my 5310(not the LCD),but after I did this the phone wouldn’t come on when I press the power button,but will automatically come on when on charge,can some one help me with this.
If you can please help me,I would be very thankful.
February 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Many Thanks! such a simple repair,it took me all of about 1.5 hours to complete (being careful of course)But does anyone know where I can get that super sticky tape that holds the lens cover on so well?
February 8th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Sorry … the LCD cover that is
February 23rd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
great step by step guide took me about 45 minutes to do with absolutly no hassle or prior knowledge of the inside of a phone!!!!! couldn’t have done it without you
many thanks
tom
March 5th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Tom- I am glad the guide helped you replace your nokia 5310 screen with no issues!
March 10th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Hi. I’ve installed the new LCD, but i have a problem. The lcd turn off and on every 5 seconds, what i’ve made wrong? Thanks
March 10th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Hi. I’ve installed the new LCD, but i have a problem. The lcd turn off and on every 5 seconds, what i’ve made wrong? Thanks
March 16th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
thanks a lot bro! it very helpful , because my 5310 housing is damaged and not beautiful anymore . keep in touch..
March 22nd, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Thanks!! I’ve just replaced my daughter broken lcd!
Regards
joao
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Did anyone else report the same problem as Robert in January? Oddly I had the same problme just today. I replaced the screen protector only, following most of the guide above and now it wont power up. It does take a charge but it wont turn on wiht the power button. Help Please?
Thanks!
March 26th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
José
March 10th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Hi. I’ve installed the new LCD, but i have a problem. The lcd turn off and on every 5 seconds, what i’ve made wrong? Thanks
Problem with Electro-connector and LCD monitor..There is 4 reasons:
1: Bad quality LCD(damaged, broken, bad connecter)
2: You haven’t pressed connecter and wire (bad connected)
3:Electro impulses weren’t coming to display(correct the state of LCD Screen
4:Clean under-side of the screen
April 1st, 2009 at 4:51 am
How about an article on how to change the charge port as well! Please??? Thank you!!!
April 6th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
thanks lot .this is very helpful.now i feel i had a brand new nokia 5310 .more power to you whoever you are.thanks again
April 7th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Gostaria de saber como faço para substituir a tela de LCD do HTC P4351
April 9th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Im stuck on the stpe where u open up the camera cover thingy. I cant seem to unclip the clips. Can you help me out?
Thanks,
Michal
April 9th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Michal
You just need to start near the head port set and work your way around, once you get the first corner up, put something in there to hold in up or it will snap back down.
April 10th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Is the head port set at the top of the phone, or on the side like on the picture?
April 10th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Also, if you know of any websites with a video tutorial of how to do this, or if you could make one, that would be great!
April 10th, 2009 at 10:54 am
And which one do i unclip first?
April 10th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Do you know of any Subsitutes for the T6 Torx screwdriver? i dont have one. So if you know how to make a subsitute for it using household iteams, can you tell me?
Thanks in advance,
Michal
April 10th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Michal-
you can use a small flat tip screwdriver and put it between the star pattern
April 19th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Thank you for very infomative tips.
I managed to change the LCD no problems.
Thanks
April 29th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I just want to say that you saved my phone, and that is very helpful your site. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
May 5th, 2009 at 8:15 am
my camera cover broke(three solid cracks) when it fell to the floor i would like to replace it myself but i cant understand how to remove the camera cover .
In the picture it is shown that a plastic is inserted near the charger port but it is written to insert a plastic near the headset port.
And i dont have any thin plastic (guitar thing) are there any other alternative for it(any of you guys used any thing else to remove the camera cover)
How long would it take to remove the camera cover?
May 9th, 2009 at 7:14 am
THX its worked! 1 hour work and your phone works great again
May 11th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
WET WET WET! Screen appeared broken after getting phone wet. I disassembled using this guide, unplugged the screen, plugged in again then reassembled- Works perfectly! Many thanks!
May 13th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I just replaced the lcd….when I turn on my cell phone it appears white ……why…
May 13th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
I’ve just replaced my nokia n73 screen and have the same problem as Robert in that no power now comes through the phone. I even tried putting the damaged (but lit up )original screen back in and no such luck either. Seems I may have damaged something else in the process, only thing I can think iof is the magnet screw driver I used has buggered something up. Unless anyone can suggest otherwise????
May 18th, 2009 at 11:03 am
i have a nokia5310 and the screen is broken what i can do for that please help me ?
May 18th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Neki- It depends on how it is broken. Usually replacing it will fix most of the problems.
May 18th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Tom-
You need to go back in and make sure all of the connectors are tightlyy seated. A white screen is normally caused by a loose connection.
May 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Awesome. worked like a charm
May 19th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Thanks, great instructions,like joao Ihave also just replaced my daughters screen, she’s only had the phone 10 days.
May 21st, 2009 at 10:00 am
see my video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LSPUEIOJVs
May 31st, 2009 at 11:05 am
I can’t believe it! It actually works! Man, this guide is awesome. I’m so glad I didn’t have to buy a new phone. Also, I tried using a small flat tip screwdriver as mentioned in the comments, and it didn’t work too well as the screws are pretty tight. I recommend getting the T6 as recommended in the guide, which worked great for me. Thanks again for this awesome guide!
June 13th, 2009 at 7:52 am
Great help!!!!Thanks a lot!!!I managed to change it without problems!
July 4th, 2009 at 7:01 am
i have just replaced my 5310 screen it works perfectly.
many thanks
rob
July 16th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Perfect – worked a treat – might want to emphasise that you neeed a T6 torx a bit more for eeediots who don’t read it – like me.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:13 am
Thanks for the great page! My LCD screen broke, and I just fixed it myself – all done in an hour. Hooray!
July 21st, 2009 at 8:32 am
THANKS – easy guide to follow. Replaced my screen cover which has been cracked for ages – now the phone looks like new. Took me a while as its not something I’ve done before but got there in the end. Saved me a fortune! THANKS again.
July 25th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Fantastic instructions and pictures.
I just replaced the plastic lens part of my daughter’s 5310. And it all seems to work.
Just to let you know, I was quoted £40 ($60) for a repair – but instead I paid £4 ($6) on EBay for the replacement plastic part (including shipping).
Unfortunately the cheapest T6 Torx driver I could find was £6! But it was still way cheaper – and very satisfying!
Thanks a million for taking the time to produce such a useful and high quality tutorial.
Geoff
July 27th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Thanks so much for the guide, you just saved me the cost of a new phone! Great instructions, great illustrations, a service to everyone.
July 28th, 2009 at 4:19 pm
Just excelent!
August 5th, 2009 at 4:51 am
Holy crap thank you!!
This 10 minute repair made my LCD good as new =D
Keep up the good work, this guide is EXCELLENT!!
August 6th, 2009 at 4:45 am
i have problem on my 5310 express music, one day i open my cp because its fully charge, then when i see it it has an lcd damage 1 centimeter of verticalline but after using it everyday it wider and wider it make 10centimeters long!and it turns into 3 lines. is this have fix or i shall need to change all over my lcd screen?
August 7th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Thank you, very detail!
August 9th, 2009 at 4:27 pm
I got myself a new lcd screen but can’t find the correct screwdriver anywhere i look.
I’ve looked everywhere within the local diy stores. . . I’m in Sheffield, uk
August 9th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Rome-
Check it out. These are the ones avavilable on ebay uk
http://business.shop.ebay.co.uk/Hand-Tools-/46576/i.html?_nkw=t6&_catref=1&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282
August 11th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Thanks so much! I just fixed my phone for $12!
August 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am
My screen seems to be working great, but now the phone won’t recognize there is a sim card.. :S
August 20th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Was the phone water damaged? Did the SIM card work before the LCD repair. I would first try a different sim card if possible. If still does not work, go back in and make sure that all of the connectors are firmly seated.
August 31st, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Superb instructions. I’m very grateful that you took the time to put together this help sheet and will visit your e bay shop again in the future. Thanks
September 1st, 2009 at 1:15 am
Thank you very, very much. I was caught in a rainstorm a couple of days ago and my Nokia 5310 became very wet! Although the phone still worked, after it had dried out the screen looked terrible. Thanks to your great step by step guide I have cleaned the inside of the screen cover and it now looks as good as new. You have saved me the cost of a new phone which is currently about 6′000 Baht ($200) here in Bangkok. Fantastic!!!
September 20th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
As a caution…I went through this whole process and at the point of replacing the screen, I realized the company I bought it from sent me the wrong screen despite my giving them the phone’s model #. The screen they sent was too wide and had the connection on the wrong side. I now have the phone taken apart and hopefully, I will not have fight with them (GoBayMart) to have them send the correct screen at no cost.
September 21st, 2009 at 9:05 am
By the way, GoBayMart was very friendly and is correcting the issue. Very good customer service. My fault as well for not verifying the screen I received was the correct one beforehand.
September 21st, 2009 at 11:55 pm
GREAT! Thank you for your help. That was really easy!
October 6th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Hi, Great pics. I have replaced my sons screen three times!
Friends of his who have the same phone, have also broken the screen. This phone has a design fault, that in trying to be a very thin phone it can flex, ergo broken screen as it has no play in its mounting.
This time not wanting to junk an expensive phone(to us).
I stripped the phone, filed out where the screen sits removed rubber grommet material. Fitted new screen with micro foam, in its now bigger aperture. Then I got an aluminum outer clip on case. The type that fits over the original. So that now it looks just the same but with an alloy body. Then to cap it all off i fitted an extra nokia screen to the outer body.
If it cracks again, my brother is going to work in Finland he can take it back for me and tell them what I think of it.
Good Luck to you all Rob.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Hi all
I’m after the sticky black stuff that sticks the screen cover to the chassis. Any ideas where to get such stuff or how to botch some together?
October 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Just replaced my screen following these directions and it worked great! Thanks a bunch- saved me probably at least $40.
However I do have a question… The screen is working, however certain pictures show up kind of strange, sort of whitish? Reminds me of how a laptop screen looks from the wrong angle. Do you know a reason for this? Screen was purchase from an eBay seller with top ratings…
November 10th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
yes i was wondering what screw driver u used for the screws
November 19th, 2009 at 7:19 am
Hi
I am having trouble with step 6 as those two tiny screws are turning but not coming out …anybody had the same problem?
Thanks
Sean
November 26th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Do i need to go through all that to replace the lens or screen? not the LCD! The screen is all scratched up but LCD is ok.
Thanks
December 1st, 2009 at 3:06 pm
Just like Marion, my display now is just a little bit blurry and not as bright and black where it should be. Do you have to buy an original part? How do you know if it’s original..?
December 5th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Origanal LCD screens for the Nokia 5310 will say original or OEM. I did not used an origianl one and mine and it turned out ok. Make sure all is seated well.
December 5th, 2009 at 1:37 am
YOu need to take it down to the point where you can take the from screen off.
Here is a seperate guide for replacing the front cover or lcd lens on the 5310. http://www.repairmycellphone.net/replace-nokia-5310-front-housing-change-colors-too/20/
December 5th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Sam- Apply a little pressure under the piece and lift up as you turn the screws
December 5th, 2009 at 1:40 am
T5 for the torx and 00 philipps
December 26th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Thanks so much!!! We know nothing about phones and my 14 year old daughter and I were able to fix her Nokia 5310 that had a broken screen by ourselves! This saved us because the phone is discontinued and the only way that we could have gotten another phone was to sign up for another 2 year contract. thanks so much! Used the link and bought a screen for cheap. thanks
December 26th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
By the way, I used the link you provided for the screen and it came with the tools (I ordered from a U.S. seller) thanks again
February 21st, 2010 at 1:52 am
Thanks Bro. U made it so easy that even i can do it. U saved me some money and time. Keep up the good work.