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Introduction

This guide covers the screen replacement for the Hyper Mega Tech! Super Pocket, a compact handheld retro gaming console.

The LCD screen is responsible for displaying all visual information from the console. A damaged or faulty screen may exhibit symptoms such as:

A cracked or shattered display
Dead pixels or dark spots
Flickering or no image
Discoloration
Lines across the display

If you are experiencing any of these issues, consult the troubleshooting page before beginning this repair, as some symptoms may be caused by a loose ribbon cable rather than a failed screen.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Power the device off before starting the disassembly process.

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Step 2

Face the back of the device, then remove the Super Pocket gaming cartridge from the device.

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Step 3

Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 2 mm screws from the four corners.

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Step 4

Face the front of the device and use the iFixit opening tool to lift the front panel from the back cover.
Be careful not to pull the two sides quickly, as they are connected by a battery cable, and it can be damaged if pulled too hard.

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Step 5

Disconnect the battery cord connecting the two sides with tweezers.

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Step 6 Accessing the Front PCB

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Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four 2 mm screws from the four corners.

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Step 7

Using the tweezers, grab the terminal connection of the speaker.
While holding the male terminal connection with tweezers, lift perpendicular to the board and separate the terminals.
Using tweezers, gently slide the wires out of the notched section on the printed circuit board.

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Step 8

Lift the PCB and rotate it away from the front plastic housing.

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Step 9 Screen

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Using an iFixit opening tool, carefully separate the screen assembly from the main PCB by prying along the edge where they meet.
Continue prying to fully detach the screen, allowing it to hinge away from the board with the ribbon cable still attached.

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Step 10

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With the screen assembly free, lift the metal backplate/display panel upward, and pivot it away from the PCB on the ribbon cable.
The LCD panel is now fully exposed and separated from the board, lying flat on its own.
Using the opening tool, pry upwards to release the ribbon cable from the connector.