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5

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                          10 minutes            

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

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  • First, disassemble the device, taking off the top and bottom panels. See the disassembly guide for further directions.

First, disassemble the device, taking off the top and bottom panels. See the disassembly guide for further directions.

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Step 2

  • Slide the internal components out of the case.
  • Clean all areas of the device, making sure to clear all crevices of dirt and grime. Appropriate materials include: a water dampened cotton cloth, microfiber cloth, cotton swabs, and disposable wipes made for electronic devices.
  • If the device has a lot of dirt on the internal components, this may be the cause of the screen malfunction. Reassemble device at this point to see if it has fixed the problem.

Slide the internal components out of the case.

Clean all areas of the device, making sure to clear all crevices of dirt and grime. Appropriate materials include: a water dampened cotton cloth, microfiber cloth, cotton swabs, and disposable wipes made for electronic devices.

If the device has a lot of dirt on the internal components, this may be the cause of the screen malfunction. Reassemble device at this point to see if it has fixed the problem.

Step 3

  • Disconnect side clips of screen to detach the base of it from the main circuit board, using the metal spudger.

Disconnect side clips of screen to detach the base of it from the main circuit board, using the metal spudger.

Step 4

  • Carefully pull the screen up so that it is only attached at the top side.
  • Pull gently to fully detach screen from device.

Carefully pull the screen up so that it is only attached at the top side.

Pull gently to fully detach screen from device.

Step 5

  • To replace, purchase a new screen and locate the small silver bar located on the motherboard.
  • Insert the end of the new screen into the opening of the silver bar, securing it in there to hold your new screen.
  • After the device is assembled, power the device on. The issue should be repaired.
  • If the device screen is still defective, an issue with the motherboard or a greater malfunction could be the cause.

To replace, purchase a new screen and locate the small silver bar located on the motherboard.

Insert the end of the new screen into the opening of the silver bar, securing it in there to hold your new screen.

After the device is assembled, power the device on. The issue should be repaired.

If the device screen is still defective, an issue with the motherboard or a greater malfunction could be the cause.

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

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