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This guide will provide step by step instructions on how to replace the screen on an Acer Iconia Tab A500.
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To start, gently separate one corner of the case using the black spudger.
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Once you have successfully pried the spudger in between the front case and back case, continue do so around the entire tablet until the back case is completely disconnected.
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Remove the 5mm screws that are securing the battery to the rest of the tablet.
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Use the Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the 5mm screws.
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Use the sharper end of the spudger to disconnect the battery from the mother board.
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The battery connector will slide off.
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Locate the 4 screws and cable that hold in the two speakers.
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Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove these 2mm black screws.
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Remove the 2mm silver screws.
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Carefully remove the connector cable by pushing on the rim of black plastic insert.
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Unfortunately, the top speaker is a wedged under the motherboard.
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To get this speaker out, use the spudger and gently pry it out.
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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws near the edges of the tablet.
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Lift up on the black flaps to release the flat cables.
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Pull this Connector off.
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Use the spudger to detach the indicated cables.
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Remove the last motherboard screw under the rightmost cable. It is a silver 5mm.
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Disconnect the two gold connectors by pulling straight up on them with your fingers.
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Like before, lift up on the black flap to detach the cable.
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Having disconnected all those pesky cables, the motherboard lifts cleanly out.
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Remove this components near the edge of the tablet by unscrewing the 5mm screw holding the top in place.
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Lift the silver case, exposing the back side of the screen.
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Use the spudger to pry off the screen, it is held in by a film of glue around the rim.
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Swap the screen and you're finished!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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