Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
45 minutes
Sections
3
- Rear Case
- 2 steps
- Motherboard
- 6 steps
- LCD and Digitizer
- 1 step
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Rear Case
- Using a plastic opening tool, wedge in the seam between the screen and the case.
- Rock the tool by moving it towards and away from the middle of the screen, trying to separate the tape holding the screen and case together.
- This is a long process, so don’t try and rush it. Also, be careful about applying pressure.
Using a plastic opening tool, wedge in the seam between the screen and the case.
Rock the tool by moving it towards and away from the middle of the screen, trying to separate the tape holding the screen and case together.
This is a long process, so don’t try and rush it. Also, be careful about applying pressure.
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Step 2
- After separating the tape holding the screen and case together, slowly start taking the screen off the case from the opposite side of the side with the buttons
After separating the tape holding the screen and case together, slowly start taking the screen off the case from the opposite side of the side with the buttons
Step 3
Motherboard
- Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the ribbon cable.
- Use the precision tweezers to gently pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.
Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the ribbon cable.
Use the precision tweezers to gently pull the ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.
Step 4
- Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.
- Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.
Use the plastic opening tool to lift up the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector holding down the battery ribbon cable.
Use the precision tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.
Step 5
Step 6
- Remove the seven 4mm Phillips J000 screws holding the motherboard in place.
Remove the seven 4mm Phillips J000 screws holding the motherboard in place.
Step 7
- Use the plastic opening tool and gently pry up the tab holding the motherboard in place.
Use the plastic opening tool and gently pry up the tab holding the motherboard in place.
Step 8
- Use the precision tweezers to remove the black plastic corner on top of the motherboard.
- Use the plastic opening tool to pull the motherboard off the case.
Use the precision tweezers to remove the black plastic corner on top of the motherboard.
Use the plastic opening tool to pull the motherboard off the case.
Step 9
LCD and Digitizer
- With the motherboard removed, continue by removing the battery
- Using the plastic opening tool, put it between one of the corners of the battery and the edge and gently pry it out
- Battery is now removed. What is left is the entire LCD and Digitizer
With the motherboard removed, continue by removing the battery
Using the plastic opening tool, put it between one of the corners of the battery and the edge and gently pry it out
Battery is now removed. What is left is the entire LCD and Digitizer
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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George Tedrick - Jul 23, 2016
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I completed this tonight.
One place I would express a little more care is when working around the front button. I tore the back of the button slightly when I was removing the digitizer.
Question: what is best for removing the adhesive around the frame? I was using what was on hand (valve oil for a trumpet). It worked but the adhesive should of come off without so much effort. A lot more scarping. I have used Goo Gone before but it seems very messy.
This was the third android tablet I have replaced a screen and or digitizer before (all Galaxy Tabs).
Thank you for the guide.
allwin2abbas - Jul 25, 2016
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Thank you for the best guide! !
apriltanner1975 - Dec 23, 2016
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Wonderful Guide!!! Very easy to follow!! Adhesive was a thorn though~!~ :-)
Amaury Souza - Mar 9, 2017
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Nesse caso será trocado todo o quadro com sensor de toque e display? No caso de trocar separadamente o sensor de toque e display, qual adesivo recomendam? Obrigado
sparkycivic - Nov 6, 2017
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Readme before task:
Before separating the glass… make note of exactly how the front aligns(overhangs) the frame, there’s nothing to guide it back except your own steady hand.
Also: when prying the front glass, it will shatter and pelt you with shards and dust. Put tape over it before starting.
It’s not clear in the article… the LCD sits in the frame and isn’t attached to the digitizer/front glass. This means to replace glass, no need to buy LCD, or remove motherboard or battery.
I reassembled the outer case without using tape, it seems pretty secure and snapped into place satisfyingly.
