Front Panel Assembly Replacement

Passo 1 Front Panel Assembly

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Insert the spudger under the capacitive button panel, and slide the spudger all the way around.
You will want to heat up the screen edges with the iOpener to help facilitate removal.

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Passo 2

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Remove the button cover by lifting the cover away from the tablet.

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Passo 3

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Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws.

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Passo 4

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With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws.

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Passo 5

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Using the spudger, insert it under the black side panel. Slide the spudger all the way around until the cover piece comes off.
With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.

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Passo 6

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Use the spudger to go along the edges of the device and pop out the latches securing the display to the case.

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Passo 7

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Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking
Disconnect the ribbon cables by unlocking the connector and pulling the cable out slowly.
Make sure all the cables are unplugged before opening the device completely. Failure to do so might lead to broken or torn cables.