Disclaimer - You screw it up, don't blame me.
DIY guide to disassemble your Sprint HTC Hero
Why? Because the dust under the screen is a major
Tools? T-6 Torx, really tiny Philips & Flathead
Time? 10 Minutes
This phone is put together so simply, its silly.
Step 1 - See your phone working...
Step 2 -Back Cover Removal
Remove 4 (T6) Torx Screws (Red Circles)
Start at the top and pry the housing cover off (the chrome is on this piece)
Push Tabs in (Green Circles)
Remove housing cover
Step 3 - Circuit Board Removal
Undo 2 connectors (Red Circles)
Unscrew 2 Philips Screws (Red Circles)
Remove Circuit Board
Step 4 - LCD Removal
Undo Circuit board double-taped to back of LCD (Red Circles)
Undo tape at top of LCD (Red Circles)
Pry LCD off (Green Ovals)...it is foam taped to the front cover
Step 5 - Look at the front housing
And clean the dirt...
Step 6 - Reassemble
Thanks!
