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HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement

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  1. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Separating Digitizer and Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the digitizer and the case.

    • Place the spudger in the gap created by the plastic opening tool to assist in separation.

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  2. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the spudger along the perimeter of the device to fully separate the two pieces.

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  3. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Separating the Screen and Digitizer: step 3, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Separating the Screen and Digitizer: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pop the screen out from the digitizer.

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  4. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Optical Cord from the Motherbaord: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • With the plastic opening tool, lift the black latch up.

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  5. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the optical cord out from the motherboard.

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  6. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Separating the Screen and the Digitizer: step 6, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Separating the Screen and the Digitizer: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pop the screen out from the digitizer.

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  7. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Cable from the Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Cable from the Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of the spudger to release the latches on the motherboard.

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  8. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the cable from the motherboard.

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  10. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Cable from the Moatherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Cable from the Moatherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of the spudger to release the latches on the motherboard.

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  11. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the camera from the device.

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  12. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Wifi Antenna: step 11, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Wifi Antenna: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Peel off the tape that is attaching the wifi antenna to the case.

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  13. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Using the soldering iron, heat up the solder that is attaching the antenna to the motheboard.

    • The heat from the soldering iron may cause personal injury or damage the internal components of the tablet.

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  14. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Desoldering Pump
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    • Suck up the leftover solder using the desoldering pump.

    • Remove the wifi antenna from the motherboard.

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  15. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the battery and case.

    • Apply leverage to break the glue that is attaching the battery to the case.

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  16. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Continue breaking the glue along the perimeter of the battery until the battery can be removed.

    • Breaking all the glue between the battery and case may take a long time.

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  17. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Using the soldering iron, heat up the solder that is attaching the battery to the motheboard.

    • The heat from the soldering iron may cause personal injury or damage the internal components of the tablet.

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  18. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Suck up the leftover solder using the desoldering pump.

    • Remove the battery from the motherboard.

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  19. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 18, image 1 of 3 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 18, image 2 of 3 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Using the screwdriver, remove the four 4mm by 1.5mm screws that are attaching the motherboard to the case.

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  20. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the black material that is covering the speaker.

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  21. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Insert the spudger into the speaker slot on the back of the case.

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  22. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Push the speaker out of the case with the spudger.

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  23. HKC P776A Motherboard Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard from the case.

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Conclusion

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

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