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The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement

Introduction

The Sharper Image Literati Tablet may need a screen replacement years or months after purchase, according to reviews online. The screen replacement for The Sharper Image Tablet can be done in approximately 30 minutes to a hour with difficult level in seventeen steps. Screen replacement for The Sharper Image Literati

What you need

    1. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Wedge plastic spudger tool between the back panel and the body of device.

      • Pry apart the back panel and the device.

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    2. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Desolder the battery wires from the circuit board.

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    3. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

      • Warm the battery with a hair dryer.

      • Be carful not to over-heat the battery, this could cause the battery to ignite.

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    4. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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      • Gently wedge a spudger or thin plastic card between the battery and the body of device. Work the spudger or card along the length of the battery to free it from the adhesive.

      • Do not bend or puncture the battery. Work slowly and carefully.

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    1. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement, SD Port: step 5, image 1 of 1

      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the fifteen 4mm screws from the silver peripheral edging.

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    3. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove three 4 mm screws from the circuit board containing the headphone jack and power jack.

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    4. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the circuit board.

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    5. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Unclip ZIF clip from the chip and unplug ribbon cable.

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    6. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Detach the peripheral edge with plastic wedge.

      • This may require a little hard pulling.

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    7. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

      • Remove peripheral silver edge.

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    8. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

      • Remove screws from the large metal shielding.

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    9. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the silver backing plate and the adhered SD port chip.

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    1. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 1 of 3 The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 2 of 3 The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 3 of 3

      • Unravel the screen from the silver backing.

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    2. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

      • Unclip JIF clip and remove ribbin cable.

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Conclusion

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

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