
Check the repair
policy before
performing any
mechanical repair
on Service Level
1&2!
Service Manual for L1 and L2
Nokia 515 Dual SIM
(RM-952)
Nokia 515
(RM-953)
Key features
2,4" display (320 x 240) with COrning Gorilla glass
5 Mpix camera with LED flash
MicroSD card support up to 32 GB
Micro-USB connector
Version 1.0
Exploded view Disassembly steps Assembly hints
Solder components Service devices Product controls and interfaces
Service concept
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Exploded view
A-COVER
I0001
UI SHIELDING
I0005
LIGHT SWAP PWB
I0009
LED FLASH
I0019
CAMERA LENS
I0018
EARPIECE ADHESIVE
I0008
EARPIECE
I0007
CAMERA
I0014
DISPLAY
I0004
KEYMAT
I0002
DOME SHEET
I0006
SIM2 CONNECTOR
I0022
IHF SPEAKER
I0016
ANTENNA MODULE
I0015
B-COVER
I0021
RF SHIELDING LID
I0011
TYPE LABEL
I0013
FM/BT SHIELDING LID
I0012
BB SHIELDING LID
I0010
IHF SPEAKER GASKET
I0017
SCREW TORX+
SIZE 4 M1.4 X 3.8
I0003
SCREW TORX+
SIZE 4 M1.4 x 0.75-4.5
I0020
DUAL SIM VARIANT RM-952 ONLY!
LIGHT SWAP PACKAGE
(I0009 - I0013)
2
D-COVER ASSEMBLY
(I0015 - I0019)
3
UI SHIELDING ASSEMBLY
(I0005 - I0008)
1
Only available
as assembly
Not reuseable
after removal
Repair/swap
only in level 3
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Disassembly steps
1) For disassembling you need the Nokia Standard toolkit version 2. You will also need the camera
removal tool SS-276 and the SIM door key.
2) Protect the A-COVER with protective film.

3) Push the SIM door key to the shown hole in the bottom end of the device to release the B-COVER.
4) Use the SRT-6 to release the bottom end of the B-COVER completely.

5) Lift up the bottom end of the B-COVER and remove it.
6) Lift up the BATTERY from the shown place and remove it.

7) Unscrew the two shown Torx+ size 4 screws in the order shown.
8) Start to relase the A-COVER by opening the shown clip on the bottom end of the device with the SRT-
6.

9) Open the five clips on the left side of the device holding the A-COVER with the SRT-6.
10) Release also the five clips on the right side of the device with the SRT-6. The A-COVER can then be
separated.

11) Protect the DISPLAY with protective film.
12) Protect also the other side of the A-COVER window with the protective film.

13) Push in the two shown clips holding the KEYMAT with the SS-93. Then carefully push the KEYMAT to
the direction shown and remove it.
14) Unscrew the four shown Torx+ size 4 screws in the order shown.

15) Open the two shown clips holding the D-COVER with the SRT-6.
16) The D-COVER can now be separated.

17) Use the SS-93 to open the DOME SHEET connector. Be careful not to damage the connector or any
components nearby.
18) Use the SS-93 to release the DOME SHEET. It is not reusable, discard it after removal.

19) Open the DISPLAY connector with the SS-93. Be careful not to damage the connector or any
components nearby.
20) Use the SS-93 to open the two shown clips holding the UI SHIELDING.

21) Release also the clip on the bottom end. The ENGINE BOARD and the UI SHIELDING can now be
separated.
22) To remove the DISPLAY, first insert the dental tool to the shown place. Carefully open one corner of
the DISPLAY. Be careful not to injure yourself with the sharp end of the dental tool.

23) Continue to release the DISPLAY by slowly pushing the SS-93 under it. Remove the DISPLAY.
24) Release the EARPIECE with the dental tool and remove it. Do not use it again. Discard it. If the
EARPIECE ADHESIVE stays on the UI SHIELDING, remove and discard it also.

25) Place the CAMERA removal tool SS-276 on top of the CAMERA as shown. Push and hold the button
on the SS-276 to lock it to camera.
26) Lift up the SS-276 and the CAMERA. Remove the CAMERA.

27) Open the SIM2 CONNECTOR with the SS-93. Be careful not to damage the connector or any
components nearby. Remove the SIM2 CONNECTOR.
Note that this step is for Nokia 515 Dual SIM variant only!
28) Use the dental tool to lift up the IHF SPEAKER. Do not use the IHF SPEAKER again. Discard it.

29) Remove also the IHF SPEAKER GASKET and discard it.
30) Release the shown side of the ANTENNA MODULE with the SRT-6.

31) Then push in the clips on the opposite side with the SS-93. Remove the ANTENNA MODULE.
32) Push the CAMERA LENS out with the SS-93 and remove it.

33) Push the LED FLASH with the sharp end of the SS-93 and remove it.
34) The Nokia 515/Nokia 515 Dual SIM disassembly procedure is complete.
-END OF DISASSEMBLY-
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
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Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Assembly hints
1) When placing the ANTENNA MODULE, place the shown clip of the ANTENNA MODULE to the D-COVER
first.
2) Then press the ANTENNA MODULE to attach the three shown clips.

3) Slide the DISPLAY under the two shown hooks on the UI SHIELDING. Then press the DISPLAY carefully
to activate the adhesive.
4) Push the KEYMAT to the A-COVER as shown to get the two shown clips on place.

5) Then attach the six shown clips.
6) Fasten the four Torx+ size 4 screws to the torque of 16Ncm in the order shown.

7) Fasten the two Torx+ size 4 screws to the torque of 13Ncm in the order shown.
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Solder components
F2050
S2401
S2400
G2080
X2756 X1400
X6005
X6006 X7454
X2500
X2402
X2401
Battery
backup capacitor
Display
connector
Grounding
spring
USB
fuse
SIM2
connector
RM-952 ONLY
Camera
socket
BT antenna
spring
Grounding
spring
LED flash
spring
Volume +
switch
Volume -
switch
Antenna
spring
TOP
BOTTOM
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
CA-101 Service cable AC-20 Travel charger SS-276 Camera removal tool
Nokia Standard Toolkit (v2)
For more information, refer to the Service
Bulletin (SB-011) on Nokia Online. Supplier or
manufacturer contacts for tool re-order can be
found in “Recommended service equipment”
document on Nokia Online.
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Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Product controls and interfaces
2
4
7
10
5
3
1
15
16
18
13
11
8
6
9
12
17
14
9 — End/Power key
8 — Call key
7 — Right selection key
6 — Left selection key
5 — Scroll key
4 — Display
2 — 3.5 mm headset connector
3 — Earpiece
1 — Micro-USB connector
10 — Keypad
11 — Microphone
12 — Back cover opening hole
13 — Camera flash
14 — Camera
15 — Volume + key
16 — Volume - key
17 — Loudspeaker
18 — Antenna area
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version 1.0
Service concept
Flashing concept
BAT
Transceiver
Care Dummy Battery
with power supply
via Nokia charger or
product specific
battery
CA-101
Service
software
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Service Manual Level 1 and 2
Nokia 515 RM-953
Nokia 515 Dual SIM RM-952
Version Date Description
1.0 29.08.2012 First published version
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