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Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

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

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

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  4. Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Screen 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 Screen 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 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Screen 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 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using the screwdriver, remove the 3mm Torx T5 screws around the metal housing.

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  10. Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
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    • Using tweezers, peel off the tape securing the screen to the metal cage around it.

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  11. Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking

    • Pull out the ribbon cables through the opening in the metal cage.

    • Lift up the metal cage surrounding the screen by swinging the cage from one side.

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  12. Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the screen by lifting the screen from the front glass.

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Conclusion

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

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