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How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader

Introduction

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

  1. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Remove the old adhesive: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Remove the old adhesive: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • If you're transferring your power button board to a new screen, skip to this step.

    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the remaining adhesive at the power button board's spot on the frame.

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  2. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to the power button board's spot on the frame.

    • Use a spudger to scrape off the adhesive residue.

    • Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to wipe down the spot.

    • Make sure the spot is as clean as possible so the replacement adhesive sits evenly on the frame.

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    • Repeat the same adhesive removal procedure for the remaining adhesive at the interconnect cable's spot on the frame.

    • Wait for the frame to dry completely before continuing.

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  5. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Apply the power button board adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Apply the power button board adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tesa 61395 Tape
    $2.99
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    • Peel the power button board adhesive strip off its yellow liner to expose the adhesive underneath.

    • If you don't have the pre-cut adhesive strip, you can use a thin double-sided tape like Tesa tape to replace it.

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  6. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  7. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 6, image 1 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 6, image 2 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the adhesive strip and adhere it.

    • Peel off the white liner to expose the top adhesive.

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  8. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Apply the interconnect cable adhesive: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Apply the interconnect cable adhesive: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Apply the interconnect cable adhesive: step 7, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tesa 61395 Tape
    $2.99
    Buy

    • Repeat the same adhesive application procedure for the interconnect cable adhesive strip.

    • If you don't have the pre-cut adhesive strip, you can use a thin double-sided tape like Tesa tape to replace it.

    Edit

  9. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Secure the power button board: step 8, image 1 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Secure the power button board: step 8, image 2 of 3 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader, Secure the power button board: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Reconnect the interconnect cable to the power button board.

    • Place the power button board on its spot on the frame, making sure it sits properly on its alignment pegs.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the power button board and adhere it.

    Edit

  10. How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 9, image 1 of 2 How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Reconnect the interconnect cable to the motherboard.

    • Use your finger to press the cable onto its adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

    • Return to the original guide and continue reassembly, skipping steps you did for this procedure.

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