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| [title] Remove the back cover | |
| [* black] Remove the back of the kindle. | |
| - | [* icon_caution] The back is glued in the middle to the stainless steel battery cover with double sided tape. and attached with 2 pins at each side. The top and bottom pins slide in the frame, so if you pull too hard they might break. Once you have unclipped, use hot air gun on moderate temperature to help release the double sided adhesive. |
| + | [* icon_caution] The back is glued in the middle to the stainless steel battery cover with double sided tape. and attached with 2 pins at each side. The top and bottom pins slide in the frame, so if you pull too hard they might break. Once you have unclipped, use a hot air gun on moderate temperature to help release the double sided adhesive. |
| [* icon_caution] Watch out for static electricity, it might destroy your device. Decharge before you start by holding a radiator or use a bracelet. | |
| [* orange] Start with opening the back at the sides. Push your knife or tweezers in a bit deeper at the middle and twist them to push the glued cover part from the frame. Don't do this near the side buttons as you might cut the wire of the buttons. | |
| - | [* orange] See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVKiRfTMUWk&feature=youtu.be&t=33|this video] from second 33 until 2:00. Do not follow it any further as you don't need every step from this |
| + | [* orange] See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVKiRfTMUWk&feature=youtu.be&t=33|this video] from second 33 until 2:00. Do not follow it any further as you don't need every step from this video to replace the screen! |