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Tungsten E Power Button Repair

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    1. Tungsten E Power Button Repair, Tungsten E Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Tungsten E Power Button Repair, Tungsten E Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the stylus and SD card.

      • Using a T5 torx screwdriver, remove all 4 back panel screws.

      • The screws are small and can be lost easily. Be sure to place them in a secure area.

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      • Insert a plastic opening tool under the USB and power input slots.

      • Slide the plastic opener along the seam and gently pry the cover from the PDA body to remove the cover completely.

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      • Your device may not have a screen protector. If not, you can move on to step four.

      • Remove the screen protector by lifting the hinge out of the plastic housing.

      • Remove the top cover by gently pulling it away from the device with a plastic opening tool or your fingers.

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      • Carefully remove motherboard from the standoffs without damaging the LCD flex connector.

      • Using a spudger, unlock both sides of the flex connector block by pushing down.

      • Remove motherboard completely.

      • Metal washers may pop out of the device during this step

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      • Remove buttons using fingers.

      • Gently flex frame to release screen from plastic frame.

      • Lift out screen.

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    6. Tungsten E Power Button Repair: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Congratulations! You have successfully taken apart a Palm Tungsten E.

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    2. Tungsten E Power Button Repair: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • On the motherboard, find the power button near the upper right corner.

      • Check for disconnection of the power button.

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    3. Tungsten E Power Button Repair: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Use soldering iron to reattach the damaged power button to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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