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Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, you will see how to fix your broken/damaged face plate on your Brother PT-1290.

What you need

  1. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Turn over device to remove batteries.: step 1, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Turn over device to remove batteries.: step 1, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Turn over device to remove batteries.: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the device to it's side toward the bottom of the keyboard. Then pop open the case and remove the batteries.

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  2. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Back of device: step 2, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Back of device: step 2, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Back of device: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove back of device and set aside.

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  3. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove screws: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove all 1/4 inch screws(6 total) with a (+PH00) screwdriver. Open slowly not to damage the display data cable.

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  5. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove flat panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove flat panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove flat panel: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the flat-panel membrane keyboard. Lift up and set aside.

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  6. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove: step 5, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove: step 5, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Remove: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to aid in removing the keyboard.

    • Gently lift out while removing the LCD screen that is connected to the data cable and finishing removing.

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  7. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Removing the LCD screen.: step 6, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Removing the LCD screen.: step 6, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Removing the LCD screen.: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Now that you have removed your keyboard. Turn the device over carefully.

    • Pop of LCD black cover.

    • Use the spudger to gently press out the LCD screen.

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  8. Brother PT-1290 Face Plate Replacement, Switching out faceplate.: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Change out old damaged face plate with your new face plate.

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Conclusion

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

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