Lenovo Tab 4 8 MicroSD Card Reader Replacement

Start at the microSD slot. This is the easiest entry point.

Use the opening pick gently to slide underneath the back cover of the tablet.

Slide the opening pick around the entire edge of the tablet. Don't force it and work slowly to release all clips.

Once all clips are loose, lift and remove the back cover.

Remove the 8 Phillips #000 screws holding the plastic shield.

Important: One screw is hidden under the blue "S" sticker.

Remove any tape holding the plate shield.

Use precision tweezers or your fingers to remove the plate.

Peel back the yellow protective tape over the battery connector.

Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to remove the battery's ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Locate the two stretch-release adhesive strips at the bottom of the battery.

Gently pull each strip slowly and straight out under the battery.

Once both strips are off, lift the battery from the frame.

There is a yellow tape holding the microSD card reader connector. Use tweezers to hold down the tape.

Gently lift the tab on the microSD card reader's ZIF connector, and gently pull the ribbon cable free.

Lift the microSD card reader with tweezers or your fingers.