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Step 1

              Solution to no power up after a drop               
  • Note battery compartment slightly larger than battery. 1/8" reveal on left side if off after top of battery shifted.

Note battery compartment slightly larger than battery. 1/8" reveal on left side if off after top of battery shifted.

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

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Ben - Jun 29, 2014

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What do I actually do?

Rich - Sep 6, 2014

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I just did this after dropping my Nexus 7 and experiencing the screen flicker.

Take the back cover off as described here

Nexus 7 Battery Replacement

Ensure the battery plug is connected well. Straighten the battery back up. Worked perfectly.

gaz keenan - Nov 16, 2015

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just tried this, couldn`t find the right tool so used a 1mm guitar pick and credit card. worked perfectly and now my Nexus is working again. thanks.

Jay Jay - Dec 12, 2015

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Nice fix- had same issue, fixed it in 5 min! Thx