Community-Contributed Guide
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Replacing the front screen after my kid dropped and cracked it
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Use the suction cup and spudger to begin prying up the front screen. The service manual suggests starting from the top left corner as shown.
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Finish prying up the screen. As mentioned in the service manual, do not insert the spudger more than 2 mm to prevent hitting internal components
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Remove these two screws that are securing the CLI BTB Bracket
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Remove the CLI Display Module BtB Connector from the Main PCB by gently prying with a tweezers
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If your new screen did not include camera bezels, remove them from the old screen. You may find it useful to pry this part off with the spudger. Keep track of which camera bezel is which. They are not identical.
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Carefully reattach the cable and replace the CLI BTB Bracket
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Apply adhesive to the inside edge of the screen and carefully push it back into place
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.