Introduction
The motherboard holds together all the main components for the Kindle. Without a motherboard, your Kindle will not function. With a defective motherboard, your Kindle will run into some problems. This guide will teach you how to change your Kindle's motherboard.
Parts
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Carefully wedge the plastic opening tool between the back panel and the device to free the clips holding the back panel and the device together.
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Using tweezers, lift the orange bridge connector off.
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Gently wedge the spudger under the battery starting from the left side, and slowly work the spudger around the edge to loosen the battery from the tape. Be careful not to rip the thin foil on the back of the battery.
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Lift the battery up using the spudger and use your fingers to slowly pull the battery off the adhesive.
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Using the tweezers, gently lift the tape off of the Power bridge connector. If a new unit comes with a new piece of tape, remove entirely, if not remove and place one corner lightly face down on a clean surface to be used again.
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Locate the 2 Phillips screws (labeled PH 0) and remove screws using a screwdriver with a PH0 bit.
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Locate the 3 Phillips screws (PH 0) on the motherboard and proceed to unscrew them using a screwdriver with a PH 0 bit.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.