Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement This guide will walk you through how to install/replace the SIM card in the Sony Ericsson s710a cellular phone.

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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

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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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

Step 1 — SIM Card 

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

 This may require a good amount of force.

Step 2

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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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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

Step 3 

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)



The holder will then hinge open.



You are now able to insert a new SIM card.

Step 4

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Sony Ericsson s710a SIM Card Replacement

Step 5 

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.

Step 6 

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.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. This document was last generated on 2017-06-19 09:06:22 PM.

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