Sony XPERIA Tablet Z SIM and SD card reader Replacement

Step 1 Removing cover

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Tools you will need is the Phillips #00 precision screwdriver, Plastic Opening Tools, and tweezers.
Insert plastic opening tool in the corner of device and slide along edges to separate adhesive
Remove cover

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Step 2 locating the SD card reader

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Locate the SD card reader in the bottom left hand corner
Remove all screws connecting the metal plate to the device.

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Step 3 Lift up

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After all the screws have been removed lift the circuit board up to wiggle free.

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Step 4 Disconnecting electrical tape.

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After Wiggled free place the tweezers on the piece of electrical tape connecting it to the device.
Once placed there lift up and disconnect the SD card reader from the device.

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