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Back Panel Removal

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Time Required: 4 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Back Panel Removal

Introduction

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Removing the back panel is the starting point for any repair work on interior hardware.

What you need

Tools

  • Spudger
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    1. Back Panel Removal, Back Panel Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Back Panel Removal, Back Panel Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Turn the device screen down and using the screwdriver remove all eight screws from the back plate.

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    2. Back Panel Removal: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Place a nylon spudger in the seam between the front and back panel and carefully lift around the edge of the device.

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    3. Back Panel Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use the spudger to pry apart the screen from all around the device.

      • Gently lift the screen so not to disconnect the ribbon attaching the screen to the motherboard.

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