Lenovo Tab 2 A8 Motherboard Replacement

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• Place the tablet face down on a soft, stable surface that will protect the screen.
• Next, Scrape off the seal over the screw in the back of the tablet with a Metal Spudger.
• Use the Phillips #000 Screwdriver to remove the M1.4 × 2.5 screw.
• If the seal covering the screw has already been removed, please proceed to the next step in the process.
• As the screw is small, you may wish to extract it using a pair of tweezers.
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• Starting on the side, work your way around the the tablet to pop off the back cover. You will want to utilize a metal Spudger for this.
• Some force may be required initially to pry the back cover off.
• Note that the button tabs for this device are loose inside the case and will fall out when opening.
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crwdns2931653:03crwdne2931653:0 Motherboard

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• Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the four M1.4 × 2.5 screws holding the motherboard in place.
• Because the screws are small, it is a good idea to remove them with a pair of tweezers.
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• Remove the M1.4 × 2.5 screw securing the battery lead to the battery with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.
• With a pair of tweezers, gently move the battery lead so it will not obstruct the motherboard.
• With a pair of tweezers, carefully unplug the strip connecting the screen to the motherboard.
• The strip connecting the screen to the motherboard is firmly in place and may require some careful use of strength to unplug it.
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• Remove the motherboard by lifting the top edge and pulling outward to free it from the small tabs that hold it in place.
• The small tabs can be broken if the motherboard is pried up too forcefully.
• The button tabs are fastened to the motherboard by a small adhesive strip. Take care in removing the motherboard to avoid tearing the wires.
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