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Old 12-19-2008, 08:30 AM   #201
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i would like to do this also but i am not a handy person and i am affraid to brake it .. i am looking for a place that can dot it for me.

Black bezel FTW!
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Old 12-19-2008, 06:30 PM   #202
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Got my parts this morning! Just know that you are required to sign, so if you aren't home you'll have to go to your post office.

The mod was pretty easy. I was going to time the mod, but forgot.. i'd say it took about an hour for me.

A case opening tool isn't really necessary, but it was nice to have. Same with the D-Style tweezers.

I purchased some ribbon/mesh stuff and double sided tape from Walmart just in case I needed them. I did indeed need the mesh. I ripped the top mesh from the top (the easiest one to remove!?) and so I put my mesh there. (I used the double sided tape to stick it on) This part was tedious and hard but worked well I think.

I got the Black Bezel + Flat Black back, with black buttons and the pictures tools from Cellular Accessories - BlackBerry, Panasonic, BenQ-Siemens, HTC, 3G, LG, Acer, Microsoft, Sony, Alcatel. I cannot use the Black Back because it doesn't seem to fit 100%. It does fit, but it makes a "popping" noise on the left when pressed a little. The stock default back works fine though. I'd suggest just sticking with that and saving yourself about 20 bucks and not buying the back combo kit.

The side metal charging contacts are actually pretty easy to get out if done right. There's a metal tab attached to it that is on the inside of the case, push that up and then you can easily push out the contacts from the outside.

I suggest removing the screen from the circuit board. It is stuck to it with double sided tape, but if you pry each edge off it will finally come. Without removing the screen it's almost impossible to put the circuit board back in place correctly! I did 2 pieces of my own double sided tape to reattach the screen.

I also didn't need to melt any button tabs for them to work. All in all, it went pretty smooth.

Here are the pics: (no video, sorry!)

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Old 12-20-2008, 02:58 AM   #203
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Wow ! what a difference just the bezel makes ! it looks awesome. you should turn this into a service ... hint , hint ... LOL. but seriously , congrats , it looks great.
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Old 12-20-2008, 07:20 AM   #204
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simply awesome, nice job fitting the bezel
btw, CoreyVisto what theme are u using?

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Old 12-20-2008, 08:23 AM   #205
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Does anyone know if you will lose your warranty for opening the BB up like this?
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Old 12-20-2008, 10:13 AM   #206
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Does anyone know if you will lose your warranty for opening the BB up like this?
Yes you will.
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Old 12-20-2008, 03:13 PM   #207
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simply awesome, nice job fitting the bezel
btw, CoreyVisto what theme are u using?
Thanks I am using my Visto Themes Grayonic theme. Visto Themes
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Old 12-20-2008, 09:53 PM   #208
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Here's mine, just did it today!


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Old 12-20-2008, 10:01 PM   #209
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nice work guys
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Old 12-20-2008, 10:11 PM   #210
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Thats quite neat. Would love to do that to my 8900.
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Old 12-20-2008, 10:33 PM   #211
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i think we should send a lot of emails to CNN.CN for them to include the mesh in the black bezel they sell. the silver one comes with the mesh... i do not understand why they did not do it for the black one.
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Old 12-20-2008, 11:22 PM   #212
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i want this so badly. too scared to do it myself.

anyone in Toronto do this??
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Old 12-20-2008, 11:42 PM   #213
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i want this so badly. too scared to do it myself.

anyone in Toronto do this??
Pm me.
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Old 12-21-2008, 02:18 AM   #214
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I ordered the Black bezel (along with a new LCD because mine broke) 7 days ago and can not wait to receive it. I miss my Bold so much!

And Corey, thanks a lot for making the page so wide.
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:08 AM   #215
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i think we should send a lot of emails to CNN.CN for them to include the mesh in the black bezel they sell. the silver one comes with the mesh... i do not understand why they did not do it for the black one.
By the mesh...do you mean the mesh on the earpiece speaker opening? Why would that be a part of the bezel?
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Old 12-23-2008, 09:57 AM   #216
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I also changed my BalckBerry Bold with black bezel, but it wasn't that hard.^^
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Old 12-23-2008, 10:25 AM   #217
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A black gel skin will give the same basic look if your not up to taking your Bold apart. Plus it adds some protection to your device and wont slide off your desk with it. I went that route and looks good!
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Old 12-23-2008, 01:25 PM   #218
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I was wondering, after you guys installed the black bezel, would you recommend installing BSE full body skin or are you guys just going to leave it as is?
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Old 12-23-2008, 02:04 PM   #219
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I was wondering, after you guys installed the black bezel, would you recommend installing BSE full body skin or are you guys just going to leave it as is?
Leave it as it is.
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Old 12-23-2008, 02:28 PM   #220
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I was wondering, after you guys installed the black bezel, would you recommend installing BSE full body skin or are you guys just going to leave it as is?
I just have a screen protector on mine. The bleck bezel mod is way to nice to cover-up! Once I get the courage, I have to transfer the mesh so I can eliminate that deafening high pitch noise coming from the speakerphone...
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