Nokia N97 mini support


Insert the SIM card, battery, and memory card




Follow the instructions carefully, to avoid damaging the back cover.
Safe removal. Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger before removing the battery.


  1. Remove the back cover by lifting it from the bottom end of the device.
    Remove the back cover
  2. If the battery is inserted, lift the battery in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
    Lift the battery
  3. Pull out the SIM card holder, and insert the SIM card. Ensure that the gold-coloured contact area on the card is facing down and that the bevelled corner on the card is facing the bevelled corner on the holder. Push the SIM card holder back in.
    Insert the SIM card
  4. Align the contacts of the battery with the corresponding connectors on the battery compartment, and insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.
    Insert the batery
  5. To replace the back cover, direct the top locking catches toward their slots, and press down until the cover locks into place.
    Replace the back cover

Insert the memory card

Use only compatible microSD cards approved by Nokia for use with this device. Nokia uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with this device. Incompatible cards may damage the card and the device and corrupt data stored on the card.

A memory card may be already inserted in the device. If not, do the following:

  1. Remove the back cover of the device.
  2. Insert a compatible memory card in the slot. Ensure that the contact area on the card is facing down and towards the slot.
    Insert a compatible memory card in the slot
  3. Push the card in. You can hear a click when the card locks into place.
  4. Replace the back cover. Keep the device facing down when replacing the cover. Ensure that the cover is properly closed.

Remove the memory card

Important: Do not remove the memory card during an operation when the card is being accessed. Doing so may damage the memory card and the device, and corrupt data stored on the card.

  1. Before you remove the card, press the power key, and select Remove memory card. All applications are closed.
  2. When Removing memory card will close all open applications. Remove anyway? is displayed, select Yes.
  3. When Remove memory card and press 'OK' is displayed, remove the back cover of the device.
  4. Press the memory card to release it from the slot.
  5. Pull out the memory card. If the device is switched on, select OK.
  6. Replace the back cover. Ensure that the cover is properly closed.