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During this guide you will be required to unsolder an LED from a PCB and then solder the new LED onto the same connection points.
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Insert the flat tip of the metal spudger into the seam between the back panel and the screen.
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Slide the spudger across the perimeter of the device and gently pry apart at each corner.
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After the pressure clamps are released orient the device so that the speaker is to the right and the screen is tilted away from you.
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Locate the shorter ribbon cable and the black pressure tabs that hold the ribbon cable in place.
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Use the plastic spudger to gently slide the tabs about 2mm away from connector.
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Locate the longer ribbon cable and the pressure clamp that holds the cable in the connection port.
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Using the plastic spudger, flip the black locking clip up.
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Once the clip is unlocked, the cable should slide out without resistance
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Gently grasp the foam ring with pliers and pull upwards to release the adhesive on the bottom of the ring.
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Using a soldering iron apply heat to the connection point between the LED and PCB.
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When the solder is heated sufficiently (turns liquid and shiny) remove the LED lead with tweezers.
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Repeat for other connection point.
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Using a soldering iron apply heat to the connection point where the LED connects to the PCB.
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When the solder is heated sufficiently (turns liquid and shiny) insert the LED lead with tweezers. If necessary add additional solder to ensure a solid electrical connection.
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Repeat for the other connection point.
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Position the new LED in the same position as the old LED.
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Using tweezers or finger, replace the circular foam ring around the new LED.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.