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An unresponsive power button is a very common problem. Typically, this problem occurs when the solder between the power button and the motherboard weakens. For more information and other fixing alternatives see the link below:
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Orient the device so that the display faces forward.
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Remove the stylus from the right side.
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Turn over the device so that the back panel faces forward.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 6.35mm corner screws.
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Rotate the device so that the display faces forward.
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Insert a plastic opening tool with the angled tip pointing downward into the crevice on the left side of the device.
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Pry along the crevice to loosen the back panel.
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Repeat this process for the right side.
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Carefully pry the back panel to open the device.
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Use a plastic opening tool to peel the battery pack from the back panel.
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Use a soldering iron to disconnect the battery wires from the motherboard.
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For soldering instructions, you can view the Soldering Guide.
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Pull straight up on the ribbon cables located on the bottom right of the motherboard to disconnect them.
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Lift the mother board out of the device.
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Flip the motherboard so that the black rubber cover faces upward. The power switch is in the top right corner.
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Remove the button with a soldering iron.
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For soldering instructions, view the Soldering Guide.
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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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what do i do after i remove said button?
what do i do aftert i desolder the button