Zune Flash 2nd Generation Center Frame Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓How to remove the center frame from the Zune Flash 2nd Generation.
What you need
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Prior to disassembly, verify the hold switch is engaged to ensure the device will not turn on during the procedure.
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If the device turns on while it is being disassembled it could cause irreversible damage to the device.
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Remove the top metal clip by inserting a Zune opening tool in between the faceplate and back cover and pulling gently back as shown in the images.
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You should hear a 'click' as the clip detaches from the device.
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Insert the Zune opening tool between the faceplate and the back cover, starting from the top and slowly work your way around the device.
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Work your way around the Zune until the back cover comes free. Remove the back plate and set it aside.
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Remove the three screws (5.5mm by 3mm) from the backside of the Zune using a Y00 Tri-Wing screwdriver.
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Be sure to put this set of screws aside since they are a different size than any other screws in the device.
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Use your finger or a Zune opening tool to pry back the two clear flaps.
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Next lift the communications board that was being held down by the clear flaps.
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Disconnect the ribbon with the plastic opening tool by flipping up the black plastic flap where the ribbon connects to the memory board.
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Carefully pull the ribbon out of the memory board, ensuring that the black plastic flap is up before removal to avoid the ripping the ribbon.
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Remove the battery by prying the battery off from the bottom with a Zune opening tool.
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Remove the single screw under the battery using a small Tri-Wing screwdriver.
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Disconnect the faceplate from the device by depressing the two tabs located near the middle of each of the sides using a metal spudger.
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This will disconnect the last circuit board in the device from the center frame.
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Remove the faceplate by using a metal spudger to separate it from the remaining components.
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Release the LCD connector ribbon by flipping up the black switch. This will disconnect the LCD from the device.
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At this point the LCD screen should be easily separable from the device.
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It's safest to flip the display over before removing the ribbon, as shown in the first image.
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To avoid damage, remove the LCD by pulling slowly and carefully on the ribbon, directly away from the memory board.
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Pry up the memory board from center piece with a Zune opening tool and gently pull it off.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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