Replacement of why! L140/1PU upper screen frame - iFixit Repair Guide

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What you need

1. Step 1 Back cover
  Remove the screws.
  
  Lift the cover.
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1. Step 2 Disconnection
  For safety reasons, the battery must be disconnected before each intervention.
  
  Disconnect the battery your fingers.
  
  Other components can now be replaced safely.
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1. Step 3 Upper frame 1
  The orange squares indicate the zones we will focus on.
  
  Unplug the screen cable.
  
  Unscrew the screw of the cover and those of the hinge. Remove the cover.
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3. Step 4 Upper frame 2
  Unscrew the screw of the cover, and those of the hinge. Remove the cover.
  
  Unplug the Wifi cables.
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4. Step 5 Upper frame 3
  Unplug the camera cable.
  
  Open the two hinges.
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5. Step 6 Upper frame 4
  Remove the upper case, separating it from the screen.
  
  Using a hair dryer, blow hot air around the screen to soften the frame's adhesive.
  
  In order to avoid damaging components, never keep the hair dryer aimed at the same spot.
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6. Step 7 Upper Frame 5
  Separate the frame.
  
  You can use the iFixit opening pick for this, or just your fingernails.
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7. Step 8
  Remove the upper frame of the screen.
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Conclusion

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

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