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Apex Tablet 7 Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to open the back panel. This will allow the user to gain access to the device components and is necessary for most replacements and repairs for the Apex Tablet 7.

What you need

  1. Apex Tablet 7 Back Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 2.70 mm Phillips #00 screws on the side of the tablet that has the buttons and the headphone jack (bottom side when holding upright).

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    • CAUTION: When removing the back panel of the tablet, take caution around the speaker. This is located in the lower right corner when looking at the back of the tablet. There are two wires inside connecting the tablet back panel to the device itself and this connection may be severed if the back is pulled off without care.

    • This connection is shown in red on the pictures.

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    • Slide a plastic opening tool in between the edge of the back panel and the the top edge of the device.

    • Run the plastic opening tool along the sides of the tablet while keeping it in the crack between the tablet and the back panel to create an opening.

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  5. Apex Tablet 7 Back Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Apply pressure using your hand to pop the back panel off slowly, taking extra care around the speaker connection.

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  6. Apex Tablet 7 Back Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The back panel should now be disconnected from the device. This provides access to the components of the device for repairing and replacing parts of the tablet.

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Conclusion

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

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