Introduction
Use this guide to replace the adhesive underneath the power button board or replace a power button board altogether in your Kobo Clara eReader, Colour or BW edition.
What you need
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove any remaining adhesive on the bottom of your power button board.
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Measure and cut a few strips of a thin double-sided tape, like Tesa tape, and apply it to the bottom of the power button board.
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Peel off the liners from the strips to expose the adhesive.
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Place the power button board on its spot on the frame, making sure it's aligned with its two pegs.
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Press down on the power button board to adhere it.
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Use a spudger, or your fingers, to remove the remaining adhesive at the power button board's spot on the frame.
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Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to the power button board's spot on the frame.
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Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to wipe off any remaining adhesive residue.
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Peel off the liner on the bottom of the new power button board to expose the adhesive.
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Place the power button board on its spot on the frame, making its aligned with its two pegs.
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Press down on the power button board to adhere it.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
