Barnes And Noble Nook Glowlight 3 Disassembly
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This is a disassembly Guide For the nook Glowlight 3
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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This is the Nook Glowlight 3. It features an E-ink display with a resolution of 300 ppi. This device is touchscreen. It comes with 8GB of on device storage. It is wifi compatible
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First, grab your Jimmy or any other thin tool and slide it along the edge of the device where the two halves meet, (shown in the picture).
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Push firmly until the tool slides into the crack. Then rotate the tool as you slide it down to separate the clips securing the device.
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Do this all around the device until the device splits into two halves.
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When both of the halves are able to be separated move the back cover aside.
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To reassemble the device, push down on the back cover until it snaps into place.
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Remove the screws marked in red that secure the system board to the outer plastic.
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On both sides, there are two straight and skinny button panels. These control the side up/down buttons. Please disconnect both of these ribbon cables.
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Now remove the battery by sliding a spudger underneath the battery and breaking the adhesive.
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Remove the rest of the screws connecting the display to the frame. Remember to take out both of the button boards.
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Push firmly on the display. Going all around the edges until the display becomes loose. (the screen was already cracked)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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