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Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the headphone jack on your Dell Streak 7. This guide will show you how to remove the old headphone jack.

What you need

  1. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the spudger under the capacitive button panel, and slide the spudger all the way around.

    • You will want to heat up the screen edges with the iOpener to help facilitate removal.

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  2. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the button cover by lifting the cover away from the tablet.

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  3. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws.

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  5. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws.

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  6. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using the spudger, insert it under the black side panel. Slide the spudger all the way around until the cover piece comes off.

    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.

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  7. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to go along the edges of the device and pop out the latches securing the display to the case.

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  8. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables by unlocking the connector and pulling the cable out slowly.

    • Make sure all the cables are unplugged before opening the device completely. Failure to do so might lead to broken or torn cables.

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  9. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the spudger, disconnect the ribbon cable by lifting up on the connector.

    • Ribbon cables are fragile and easily broken.

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  10. Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the headphone jack up, away from the case.

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Conclusion

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

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