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Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement

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  1. Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Working on your device while powered on may result in electric shock. Make sure to unplug and power down your device before you begin.

    • Place your device on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the screen.

    • Flip your device over so back panel is facing upwards

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    • Do not use a lot of force as it can break the clips or the back panel.

    • Insert spudger in the slot below the micro SD card

    • You should hear clips releasing as you pry along the edges.

    • With the spudger tool, run along the edges of the backing undoing 20 plastic clips.

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    • Look at the images to locate the black tabs.

    • Carefully remove the tape to avoid damaging the device.

    • Remove ALL the yellow tape securing the gold colored ZIF (Zero insertion force) connector and the battery. Discard or save the tape if you would like.

    • To unclip the connector. Go under the black tab with a spudger or finger nail and simply lift up.

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  4. Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Make sure to not bend or puncture the battery when removing it.

    • Locate the bundled cable connector and disconnect it by simply pulling it gently with your hands or using a spudger.

    • Use prying tools to carefully break the adhesive under the battery

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    • Locate the flat-top connector. Go under it with the spudger and simply lift up.

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    • To remove the camera, simply use the pointed end of the spudger and insert it in the corner and gently lift.

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  7. Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Be sure to have a magnetic mat or anything magnetic to hold your screws!

    • Remove two 3.51mm screws located on the bottom corners of the device with your Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

    • Carefully lift the casing and pull back the tape along with the soldered wire.

    • You can remove the soldered wire if you want or leave it connected. Refer to iFixit's guide on how to Solder How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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    • Make sure to have your magnetic board to hold your screws!

    • Remove the two 3.51mm screws that are located on the top corners of the device with the same phillips screwdriver..

    • Next, unplug the ZIF connector and slide it out with the pointed side of the spudger.

    • To unclip the connector, go under the black tap and simply lift with your finger nail or spudger.

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  9. Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Use little force or else you risk breaking the motherboard.

    • Watch out for the ZIF connector!

    • To remove the motherboard, grab the component on the top left and gently lift. Be careful with the clip holding the motherboard.

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    • Now that every component is removed, use the flat side of the spudger and insert it on the bottom of the screen.

    • Gently move along the edges to lift the screen.

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  11. Digital2 D2-861G LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • If you have a damaged front case, take the opportunity to replace that as well.

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Conclusion

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

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