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The tablet shows no response and no signs of powering on.

If the tablet is able to power on only while plugged into the power adapter, then it is likely that there is a faulty battery. Follow this guide to replace the battery.

If the charger needs to be held at a certain angle for it to work, then it is likely that the charging port needs to be fixed because it is loose. If the problem continues without replacement, it can burn. Try using a different charging cable.

If you don’t see any response while charging, powering the device, or replacing the screen, the only possible component left to replace is the motherboard. Follow this guide to replace the motherboard.

The tablet cannot find an active wireless signal.

If your tablet is unable to find a WiFi connection, it is possible that you have a faulty antenna. Follow this guide to replac the antenna.

There is a defect with the screen making it distorted.

Take off the backplate of the device. On the right side of the device is a cable that looks like a ribbon. Unplug the ribbon cable and remove the display for the chassis of the device. Take the new display and thread the ribbon through the hole and plug it in. Snap the new display into place and put the backplate onto the device. Power on the device.

Take off the backplate of the device. Identify the ribbon cable on the right side of the device. Check to see that all pins are linked to the connector and that it is plugged in completely. If it is plugged in and still not producing light, the display must be replaced. Unplug the ribbon cable and remove the display for the chassis of the device. Take the new display and thread the ribbon through the hole and plug it in. Snap the new display into place and put the backplate onto the device. Power on the device.