How to Upgrade, Repair, Disassemble a Mobile (Cellular) Phone

Need to repair your mobile (cellular) phone? Need to fix a broken display? Want to know what chips are actually inside your mobile phone? Or just in the mood of modding your mobile gadget? Here is a collection of links to take apart instructions, disassembly pictures, upgrade and repair manuals, as well as do-it-yourself (DIY) tips and tricks for mobile phones and smart phones from different manufacturers.

Dual-SIM	How to cut a single SIM card into two halfes for Dual-SIM (in German).
SIM Card Earrings	Keep all those old phone call memories close to your ears.
SIM Card Cutting	There are two sizes of SIM cards, the only difference is the plastic holding the card. If you have a large card (credit-card size), and need a small one, it is possible to cut the plastic to make it fit a small size holder. The reverse of the process is trickier, but also explained in this HOWTO.
SIM Card Reader for Parallel Port	How to build a SIM card reader: parts list and schematics (in German).