Replace The LCD Screen on A Nokia 5310
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 Screen from eBay.
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 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 repaired LCD glory.
Remember, you can get a New NOKIA 5310 LCD from the store.
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Disclaimer: Disassembling your T-mobile Nokia 5310 will void the warranty. Proceed with the following instructions at you own risk. www.crackedlcdrepair.com is not liable for any damage that may occur. This website is in no way related to or associated with T-mobile or Nokia.
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.