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Lenovo Tab S8 Motherboard Replacement

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    • Make sure the device is powered off.

    • Gently insert a spudger into one of the bottom corners between the screen and body case.

    • Slide the spudger along the inside of the crack in order to pry the case open.

    • Be careful of the small volume and power buttons when prying the case with the spudger. They are connected with small pieces of plastic that break easily.

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    • After removing the cover, remove the M1.6 x 2 mm screw from the battery cable with the JIS J000 screwdriver.

    • Using screwdriver bits that do not fit in the screw head might strip the screw and render it unusable.

    • Remove the tape by gently scraping the edges up with the spudger.

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    • Before removing the battery, be sure to disconnect the ribbon cables underneath it. The cables might stick to the battery during removal and cause damage.

    • Gently lift the flaps on the four ZIF connectors to disconnect the cables.

    • Use the plastic card to gently pry the battery from the device.

    • There may be glue holding the battery to the device. Use the spudger to detach any glue while the battery is partially raised by the card.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap. Then, you can safely pull the cable out from under the camera.

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    • Remove the press-fit cable located next to the camera by using opening tool to gently pry it up.

    • Unlock the ZIF connector by lifting the black bar and sliding the ribbon cable out.

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    • Remove the five M1.6 x 2 mm screws from the motherboard with the JIS J000 screwdriver.

    • There is one screw hidden under a circular white sticker directly below the camera. Remove the sticker to take out the screw that is underneath it.

    • Cut or remove the piece of silver tape from the motherboard.

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    • Use the spudger to gently pry the motherboard out of the frame from each side.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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hi James,great guide there, I've removed a motherboard from a similar levono tablet and made.good a broken usb port, but now the thing is charging and booting fine, but the screen is unresponsive. No display or touch operation, any ideas? Tia

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