IBM WorkPad c3 Motherboard Replacement

Turn the device over so that the screen is facing down.

Using a hair dryer, slowly heat the edges of the WorkPad.

Spend at least one minute heating each side of the device. This will melt the glue holding the case together, and allow it to be removed.

Use a plastic opening tool to pry the back case from the WorkPad.

Turn the device over, so that the screen is laying on a flat surface.

If the back case has already been removed, carefully place it on the WorkPad to protect the circuitry inside from the heat.

Using the hair dryer, slowly heat the edges of the device. Spend at least 1 minute on each side, thoroughly heating the case.

Using the Plastic Opening Tools, take the front of the case off.

The power button at the top of the device will be loose once the front part of the case is removed.

Remove the yellow tape that is covering the battery connector

Using the tweezers, carefully disconnect the battery cable from the port

Using the plastic opening tools, lift the battery out of the case

Using the spudger lift the tabs holding the LCD/Digitizer combo cables to the WorkPad.

Using your thumb, press down gently on the back of the LCD.

The LCD will disconnect and fall out of the case, so be sure to have your hand waiting for it.

Using the plastic opening tool, lift the clip holding the motherboard cable.

Gripping the motherboard as shown, lift up slightly and pull outward.