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BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement

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  1. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the back panel off by inserting it in between the front and back panel.

    • There are clips that need to be released on all four sides of the device.

    • When replacing the back cover insert the bottom side first ( usb and hdmi ports stick out about 2mm ) inserting them into the covers openings will allow for easier reassembly

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  2. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Left Speaker: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 1.55x.33mm Phillips screw from the metal frame.

    • Remove 1.5x4.25mm Phillips screw from speaker bar.

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  3. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker Stickers: step 3, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker Stickers: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Peel off the stickers holding the left speaker in place with a tweezer or by using your fingers

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  4. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Left Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Left Speaker: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the left speaker bar out from its metal bracket.

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  5. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Right Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove both 1.5x4.25mm Phillips screws from the right speaker bar by using the Phillips Screwdriver.

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  6. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Right Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Right Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the right speaker bar to remove it.

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  7. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery connector using either your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

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  9. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew two 1.17x2.9mm Phillips screws from the white connector port.

    • Lift the battery connector away from the motherboard using a spudger.

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  10. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
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  11. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
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  12. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the clipped ZIF data connector coming from underneath the motherboard.

    • Lift up the black plastic clip with a spudger.

    • Pull the connector out gently using tweezers.

    • Be careful to ensure that the black plastic clip has been lifted away from the connector ribbon before pulling on the connector. The clip should be loose and easy to wiggle. Removing the connector before it is unclipped can cause damage.

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  13. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the following five screws from the motherboard.

    • Three 1.5x2.5mm Phillips screws

    • Two 1.55x2.38mm Phillips screws

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  14. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Wire Leads: step 13, image 1 of 1
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  15. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Motherboard: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift the motherboard away from the device. If there is any resistance, check the previous steps to ensure that all connections have been removed.

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  16. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Mid-Frame: step 15, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Mid-Frame: step 15, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Mid-Frame: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Remove both screws attaching the metal mid-frame to the front panel.

    • Two Phillips screws

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  17. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Boards from Mid-Frame: step 16, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Boards from Mid-Frame: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the small blue boards in each corner with the same Phillips screwdriver.

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  18. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Peel Off Sticker: step 17, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Peel Off Sticker: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the sticker holding the touchscreen controller in place to free it from the mid-frame.

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  19. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unclip Mid-Frame: step 18, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unclip Mid-Frame: step 18, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unclip Mid-Frame: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Unclip all attachments along the sides of the tablet.

    • Two large clips on the top of the device.

    • Four medium clips on the bottom of the device.

    • One small clip on the side of the device, near the headphone jack.

    • This last clip is particularly difficult and might require a sharper tool to remove.

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  20. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Lift Mid-Frame: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the metal mid-frame away from the front panel.

    • A connector runs through a hole in the mid-frame under the area where the motherboard used to rest. While lifting, ensure that this connector is properly fed through the hole.

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  21. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Unscrew Display: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the one remaining Phillips screw holding the display in place.

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  22. BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Display: step 21, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Front Panel Replacement, Remove Display: step 21, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift the display out of place.

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Conclusion

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

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