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Add Note Edit Step 17  ¶ 

  • If they are still in good shape, transfer the clips and EMI tape near the bottom of the LCD to your new LCD.

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Add Note Edit Step 18 — Front Panel Assembly  ¶ 

  • Remove the two T5 Torx screws securing the home button switch to the plastic display frame.

  • Remove the home button switch board from the front panel assembly.

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Add Note Edit Step 19  ¶ 

  • If you are reusing your LCD, use the edge of a plastic opening tool to lift up a corner of the foam tape attached to the LCD.

  • Remove the tape from the perimeter of the glass face of the LCD.

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Add Note Edit Step 20  ¶ 

  • Remove the piece of yellow tape securing the digitizer cable to the inner face of the front panel assembly, being careful not to rip the cable in the process.

  • Peel the protective sheeting off the inner face of the front panel assembly.

  • Be careful not to get any fingerprints or dust on the inner face of the front panel, as they will be annoyingly visible when the device is turned on.

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Add Note Edit Step 21  ¶ 

  • Be sure the face of the LCD is perfectly clean before proceeding.

  • Stick the tape down along the long edge of the LCD to the frame of the front panel assembly.

  • Carefully lower the LCD down into its recess in the front panel frame, being sure it is properly positioned.

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Add Note Edit Step 22  ¶ 

  • Hold back the strips of EMI tape along the lower edge of the LCD as you remove the two T5 Torx screws securing the retaining clips shown.

  • Stick the tape down against the new clips and reinstall the two T5 Torx screws.

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