Introduction
This guide will detail how to replace the circuit board that connects the tablet top with the keyboard base. If the base fails to connect to the tablet replacing this circuit board might solve the problem.
What you need
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Use a spudger to disconnect the black bundled cable connector from the motherboard.
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Use a spudger to lift the black tab on top of the ZIF connector.
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Slide the ribbon cable out of the connector.
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Use a spudger to flip up the black retaining flap on the ZIF connector.
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Pull the folded ribbon cable straight out of the connector.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers to pull the dock contact display cable away from the connector on the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the two 4.2mm screws from the circuit board containing the dock contact.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
