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Remove the red rubber case from the device. This should come off with ease.
Turn the device so the screen is facing away from you.
Using a philips head, size #00, screwdriver, remove the screws in each corner of the plastic casing.(total of 4 screws)
Remove the device casing using a small plastic pry bar.
This might take a little bit of force to accomplish, don't be afraid to go at it with a little gusto.
After loosening the back cover, remove it from the device so you can get at the innards.
Use the Philips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5 screws from the motherboard
De-solder the grey wire from motherboard
Use tweezers to peel off all yellow tape from the motherboard
Yellow tape is used in all locations where there is ribbon cable present.
Remove all three ribbon cables from the motherboard by lifting up the locking tabs.
Pull black locking tabs up in opposite direction of ribbon cable to remove.
Use tweezers to pull the ribbon cable out of the locking tab's slot
Lift motherboard to separate it the from the case shell.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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