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why! L140/1PU screen replacement

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  1. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Back cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the screws.

    • Lift the cover.

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  2. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Disconnection: step 2, image 1 of 2 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Disconnection: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  3. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 1: step 3, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 1: step 3, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 1: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  4. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 2: step 4, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 2: step 4, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 2: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the screw of the cover, and those of the hinge. Remove the cover.

    • Unplug the Wifi cables.

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  5. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 3: step 5, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 3: step 5, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 3: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the camera cable.

    • Open the two hinges.

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  7. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 4: step 6, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 4: step 6, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper frame 4: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  8. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper Frame 5: step 7, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper Frame 5: step 7, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Upper Frame 5: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Separate the frame.

    • You can use the iFixit opening pick for this, or just your fingernails.

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  9. why! L140/1PU screen replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 why! L140/1PU screen replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the upper frame of the screen.

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  10. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Lower screen 1: step 9, image 1 of 2 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Lower screen 1: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the two screws circled in red.

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  11. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Lower frame 2: step 10, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Lower frame 2: step 10, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Lower frame 2: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the lower frame from the screen.

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  12. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 1: step 11, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 1: step 11, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 1: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four strips of tape.

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  13. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 2: step 12, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 2: step 12, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 2: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Using tweezers, grasp and gently pull the tape.

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  14. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 3: step 13, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 3: step 13, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 3: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the tape until it is freed. Repeat on all 3 other sides.

    • Lift up the screen.

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  15. why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 4: step 14, image 1 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 4: step 14, image 2 of 3 why! L140/1PU screen replacement, Screen 4: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the tape.

    • Remove the screen cable.

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Conclusion

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

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