Introduction
Replacing the display on this device is not very difficult. A couple sets of screws and wires are all that need removing, but don't rush or you might rip a cable.
What you need
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Lay the device on its back, and rotate so the base is facing away from you.
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Grip the frame with your fingers under the edge of the frame, and thumbs pushing down on the front of the device.
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Lift up the frame with your fingers and push down the rest of the device with your thumbs.
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Using the plastic opening tool or your fingers, lift up the frame from any edge.
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Remove the frame from the device.
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Unplug the cable connecting the display to the power supply using the flat end of the spudger to pry the connector away from the circuit board.
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Use the spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable from the display by the black pins away from the connector. There is a pin on either side of the connector.
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Once both pins are released, the ribbon cable should slide easily out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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