Introduction
The Handspring visor edge uses a pad of buttons held to the device with screws and a metal plate. Over time and repeated use these buttons often wear down making it difficult to use them to navigate. Luckily the button pad is easily replaced with minimal to no risk of damage to the device. With the help of only #00 Philips screwdriver this guide will walk you step by step through the process of easily removing and replacing the pads on your Handspring Visor Edge so you can once again use it with ease.
Tools
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Open the Visor Edge placing the screen and the inner part of the flip cover face down on a flat surface such as a table
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On the back of the PDA there is a tab connecting the flip cover to the device. Push gently on this tab trying to slide the cover upwards along the surface then lift the pieces apart to fully detach them
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To reassemble push the downward on the flip cover where there is an indent on the PDA indicating where the pieces connect
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Finish by pushing the cover until it snaps in to place
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Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws that are on the sides of the frame.
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Remove the 3.9 mm Philips screw holding the stylus holster to the frame.
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Grasp the outer edges of the cover and gently pull it up, prying it off the device and set it aside.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
