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Using the plastic opening tool, carefully insert the opening tool on all four corners of the Kindle Fire and lift up until you hear a slight popping noise
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Using the plastic opening tool, start from one corner and go around the Kindle Fire using the tool in a down and up motion to continue to pop off the backing.
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The Kindle Fire could possibly have tape on the inside, so take caution and look before attempting to remove the back.
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After you lift all four corners and you check for tape, it is safe to proceed.
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Once all the plastic clips holding the screen to the plastic back of the Kindle Fire are separated, the back should be safe to lift up completely.
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Locate the 4 Phillips #00 screws and use the Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew them.
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If your device has copper tape attached to the battery, carefully peel it off the battery.
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Locate the antenna cable connector which is easier to find if you look for the gold tipped black wire that surrounds the battery.
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Lift and pull up the power connector cable that surrounds the battery
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Locate the 1 T5 Torx screw and unscrew it.
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Use the plastic opening tool to remove the plastic piece that connects the wires to the motherboard
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Lift the battery out of the device with your finger or the plastic opening tool.
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Look at the speakers on the left and right side of your device. Unscrew the three 2 mm screws that hold the speakers down with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Locate the black and white wires that are connected to the plastic black piece.
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Use the tweezers to lift up the wires.
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Look at the motherboard and lift up the three copper flaps with your plastic opening tool
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Locate the purple flap in the middle of the motherboard.
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Lift up the little black flap to disconnect the purple flap.
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Locate the red and black wire that is connected to the plastic black piece.
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Use the tweezers to lift up the wires.
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Locate the five 3 mm screws and unscrew them with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remember to unscrew the 3 mm screw underneath the cooper flap.
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In order to remove the black and red wire, you must first remove the motherboard.
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Now it is safe to remove the left and right side speakers out.
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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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