Kindle Fire HDX 7" Micro USB Charging Port Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Replacement guide for the micro USB charging port on a Kindle Fire HDX 7” tablet.
The home button and micro USB are part of the same ribbon cable and are replaced at the same time.
What you need
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Insert an opening pick underneath the speaker bezel, and slide it along the perimeter to separate it from the tablet.
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Wedge opening picks around the perimeter between the display and back case.
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Work the opening picks around the perimeter until the two halves disengage from each other.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear panel press-fit connector from the motherboard.
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There may be a glue strip between the battery and the outside case. Gently pry the case open and use the flat end of a spudger to separate the glue strip.
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Remove the four 2.3mm T5 Torx screws from the micro USB port and power button assembly.
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Pry up the ribbon cable from the rear panel with the flat end of a spudger.
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Remove the micro USB port and power button ribbon cable.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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