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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Unplug the charger, power down the device, and remove the SD card before beginning.

      • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the rear case and the screen assembly.

      • Slide the opening pick around the perimeter, prying periodically, until the screen assembly begins to release.

      • Insert an opening tool into the gap you created, and continue to pry periodically around the entire perimeter until the screen assembly fully releases.

      • Be patient and don't pry too hard in any specific place. Excessive force may cause damage to the device.

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    2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the rear case.

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen Battery Disconnection: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use an opening tool to lift the battery connector until it disconnects.

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Gently and slowly grip and pull the three white adhesive tabs that secure the battery until they fully release.

      • The adhesives are marked with a black flap with a white adhesive. You will know it has been successfully removed when you can move the battery around.

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    2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Gently pry around the entire perimeter of the battery with an opening tool until the adhesive releases.

      • Remove the battery.

      • Take care not to bend or puncture the battery while prying the battery.

      • Clean under the old battery and insert a new battery with adhesive to ensure the battery stays in place.

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Desolder the speaker motherboard connections.

      • Soldering can cause burns and fires. Always solder in a well-ventilated workspace.

      • Lift the speaker up and out of the chassis.

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    1. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, USB Port: step 7, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement, USB Port: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the black ZIF locking flap.

      • Disconnect the orange ribbon cable.

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    2. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Remove all of the Phillips screws that secure the motherboard.

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    3. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Once the motherboard is fully disconnected from the device lift the motherboard out of the chassis with an opening tool.

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    4. Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen USB Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Desolder the USB port.

      • Remove the orange film.

      • Soldering is can cause fires and burns. Always solder in a well-ventilated area.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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