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Palm TX Front Panel Replacement

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    1. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Orient the device so that the display faces forward.

      • Remove the stylus from the right side.

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    2. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Turn over the device so that the back panel faces forward.

      • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 6.35mm corner screws.

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    3. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Rotate the device so that the display faces forward.

      • Insert a plastic opening tool with the angled tip pointing downward into the crevice on the left side of the device.

      • Pry along the crevice to loosen the back panel.

      • Repeat this process for the right side.

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    4. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully pry the back panel to open the device.

      • Be careful not to break the wire that connects the battery pack to the motherboard.

      • When reassembling, snap the back panel back into place and then insert the top cover.

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    5. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use a plastic opening tool to peel the battery pack from the back panel.

      • The battery pack is glued to the back panel so removing it may require considerable effort.

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    1. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Pull straight up on the ribbon cables located on the bottom right of the motherboard to disconnect them.

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    2. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the mother board out of the device.

      • A weak adhesive attaches the motherboard to the device.

      • The red wire in the picture will not be attached to your device at this point.

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    1. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Display: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Orient the device sideways, as shown in the picture.

      • Lightly push the front of the display to separate it from the front panel.

      • The battery in the picture will not be attached to the device at this point.

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    1. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Buttons and Connector Assembly: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the 7.75mm screws at the bottom of the device.

      • It may take some manipulation to remove the screws.

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    2. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the button and connector assembly from the front panel.

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    1. Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 11, image 1 of 2 Palm TX Front Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the rubber buttons off the front panel.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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