Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

This is a GSM phone originally introduced by AT&T. The SIM card will likely be an AT&T card; however, when in foreign countries, other SIM cards can be inserted into the phone for compatibility with foreign carriers.

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    • Slide the battery cover off by pushing it away from the camera side of the device.

    • This may require a good amount of force.

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    • Next remove the battery

    • Lift it out of the phone using the tab on the battery (marked in the image)

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    • The SIM card holder is now exposed (marked in image).

    • This will likely already have an existing SIM card in it if the phone has been previously used.

    • To open this, slide the holder upward (assuming the same orientation as in the image)

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    • The holder will then hinge open.

    • You are now able to insert a new SIM card.

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    • Insert the new SIM card in the orientation shown.

    • This is important, as the phone will not work if the metal contacts on the card are not properly aligned with the contacts on the phone.

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    • Now hinge the SIM card holder down so that it lays flat in the phone.

    • Slide the plastic holder downwards to lock it in place.

    • Now the battery and cover can be put back in place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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