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This guide will be showing you how to replace the LCD screen. Be sure to carefully remove components to avoid damaging the device.
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Flip your device over so back panel is facing upwards
 
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Insert spudger in the slot below the micro SD card
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With the spudger tool, run along the edges of the backing undoing 20 plastic clips.
 
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Remove ALL the yellow tape securing the gold colored ZIF (Zero insertion force) connector and the battery. Discard or save the tape if you would like.
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To unclip the connector. Go under the black tab with a spudger or finger nail and simply lift up.
 
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Locate the bundled cable connector and disconnect it by simply pulling it gently with your hands or using a spudger.
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Use prying tools to carefully break the adhesive under the battery
 
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Locate the flat-top connector. Go under it with the spudger and simply lift up.
 
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To remove the camera, simply use the pointed end of the spudger and insert it in the corner and gently lift.
 
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Remove two 3.51mm screws located on the bottom corners of the device with your Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
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Carefully lift the casing and pull back the tape along with the soldered wire.
 
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Remove the two 3.51mm screws that are located on the top corners of the device with the same phillips screwdriver..
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Next, unplug the ZIF connector and slide it out with the pointed side of the spudger.
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To unclip the connector, go under the black tap and simply lift with your finger nail or spudger.
 
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Watch out for the ZIF connector!
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To remove the motherboard, grab the component on the top left and gently lift. Be careful with the clip holding the motherboard.
 
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Now that every component is removed, use the flat side of the spudger and insert it on the bottom of the screen.
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Gently move along the edges to lift the screen.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.