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Kobo Clara HD Repairs

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Kobo Clara HD Repairs

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How to replace the logic board, battery, and/or storage on the Kobo Clara HD, model number N249. Not for the Kobo Clara BW or Kobo Clara Colour.

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    1. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Before starting: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • To power off your device, hold down the power button until the "Powered off" screen appears as shown.

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    2. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Back cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Stick a plastic spudger into the gap between the front bezel and the back cover.

      • The back cover is held on by small plastic notches.

      • Slide the spudger along the seam to release the back cover.

      • Pry all the way around until the back cover pops free.

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    3. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Gently pry up the white battery connector to pop it out of its bracket.

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    4. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Screen connectors: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Screen connectors: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Screen connectors: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Flip up the black tabs on the three ZIF connectors to release the ribbon cables.

      • The smallest connector, under the big cable, has the black locking tab facing towards the cable.

      • Slide the ribbon cables out of the ZIF sockets.

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    5. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Battery: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Battery: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • The battery is stuck down with strong double-sided tape and secured by a bracket moulded into the back cover.

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    6. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Storage: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Storage: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • All the storage is on a microSD card hidden inside the device.

      • Swap it out at your own risk.

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    7. Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Logic board: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Kobo Clara HD Repairs, Logic board: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 4 screws securing the logic board.

      • Lift the logic board out from the top of the device.

      • There is a black sheet of plastic that sits under the logic board.

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      • To reassemble your device, follow these steps in reverse order.

      • Pro tip: when closing the plastic housing, squeeze it shut close to the edges to avoid putting too much pressure on the display.

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