How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader
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Last updated on Nov 11, 2025
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide to replace the adhesive underneath the power button board and the interconnect cable in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers, 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 spudger to scrape off the adhesive residue.
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Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to wipe down the spot.
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Repeat the same adhesive removal procedure for the remaining adhesive at the interconnect cable's spot on the frame.
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Wait for the frame to dry completely before continuing.
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Tool used on this step:Tesa 61395 Tape$2.95
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Peel the power button board adhesive strip off its yellow liner to expose the adhesive underneath.
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Apply the adhesive strip—sticky side down—to its spot on the frame, making sure it's aligned properly around the alignment pegs.
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Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the adhesive strip and adhere it.
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Peel off the white liner to expose the top adhesive.
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Tool used on this step:Tesa 61395 Tape$2.95
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Repeat the same adhesive application procedure for the interconnect cable adhesive strip.
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Reconnect the interconnect cable to the power button board.
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Place the power button board on its spot on the frame, making sure it sits properly on its alignment pegs.
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Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the power button board and adhere it.
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Reconnect the interconnect cable to the motherboard.
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Use your finger to press the cable onto its adhesive and adhere it to the frame.
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Return to the original guide and continue reassembly, skipping steps you did for this procedure.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
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