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Craig Electronics CMP773 Screen Replacement

Introduction

It is common for screens on tablets to scratch, crack, and break from use. Also, screens may malfunction or stop working for a number of reasons. This step by step guide will lead you through disassembling your Craig Electronics CMP773 in order to replace the screen.

What you need

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    • Remove two screws on the charging port side of the tablet using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and the back of the tablet.

    • Insert another opening tool along the same side of the tablet and pry them in opposite directions until the casing pops.

    • Once roughly half of the case has been unlatched, it can be removed by hand.

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    • Use the spudger to gently pry the camera from the casing.

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    • Using your finger, remove the clamp that connects the screen power rib to the motherboard.

    • Using needle nose pliers, remove the ribbon.

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    • Remove the second screen power connection from the motherboard using the same procedure as step 4.

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    • Remove four screws from the motherboard using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove a single screw from the speaker using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Pry up on the locking tabs with the flat spudger.

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    • Using needle nose pliers, remove the ground wire from the casing.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove the battery.

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    • With all screws and components removed, gently remove the motherboard from the casing.

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    • Insert the spudger in between the screen and case. Work your way around the outside of the screen.

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    • Grasp the exposed screen corner and gently separate the screen from the housing.

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Conclusion

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

Author

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Justin mersch

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IUPUI, Team S3-G4, Harley Fall 2019 Member of IUPUI, Team S3-G4, Harley Fall 2019

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What kind of battery does this device specifically use

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