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If you have a defective charging port or microphone, use this guide to remove the component and replace it. The charging port is connected to a ribbon cable that is also connected to the microphone. You'll need to replace the whole assembly if either component is damaged.
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Insert an opening pick between the rear case and the plastic rim.
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Slide the pick along the edge of the rear case until you release the plastic clips attaching the rear case to the display.
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Continue to slide the pick around the edge of the rear case until all clips are released.
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Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to flip up the black plastic tab of the ZIF connector securing the charging port ribbon cable.
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Gently remove the cable by pulling back, away from the ZIF connector.
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Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws in the metal plate connecting the charging port to the display assembly.
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Insert an opening pick between the plastic frame and the screen.
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Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the screen.
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Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to pry the microphone away from its black rubber housing.
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Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to gently pry the press-fit connector from the microphone's ribbon cable.
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Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the connection board from the display chassis.
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Remove the charging port cable.
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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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I'm currently working on this tablet. My friends' kids screwed up the USB port and has part of the connector inside the port missing. Somebody had pried the back of the case open breaking off all of the tabs that are melted down to secure the frame of the case better. There are tabs left that snap the frame to the back but there are places along the edge that show a gap and will now have to be glued to eliminate the gaps. So only pry the case/frame off along the edge of the screen using an iFixit opening tool.
I just received the new replacement USB port today 3/22/17. I bought it on eBay for $3.29 including shipping and took a week to get it. Everything worked out fine. The tablet receives power and charges now. I ended up using hot glue to secure the case frame to the rear of the case. When snapping the screen back on to case frame you may have to squeeze the case and the screen very hard and at the same time force the frame to snap into place.
I completely agree with opening at step 5, went back together beautifully and much easier!! :-)
Thank you! With this instruction I managed to replace the charging port within 30 minutes. Installing the rear of the frame again took most of the time. Saved me a repair of Euro 55.
I honestly do not understand why the back cover is removed from the mid frame, you can remove the mid frame silver plastic with the back cover anyway.
