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Front Panel Assembly Replacement

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This guide will walk you through how you remove the front panel assembly which contains the screen along with the front glass and capacitive buttons.

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    • Insert the spudger under the capacitive button panel, and slide the spudger all the way around.

    • You will want to heat up the screen edges with the iOpener to help facilitate removal.

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    • Remove the button cover by lifting the cover away from the tablet.

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    • Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws.

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    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws.

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    • Using the spudger, insert it under the black side panel. Slide the spudger all the way around until the cover piece comes off.

    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.

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    • Use the spudger to go along the edges of the device and pop out the latches securing the display to the case.

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    • Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables by unlocking the connector and pulling the cable out slowly.

    • Make sure all the cables are unplugged before opening the device completely. Failure to do so might lead to broken or torn cables.

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

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