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Kindle 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Prerequisite Only
This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prerequisite-only guide for separating the Kindle 3's internals from the housing.

What you need

  1. Kindle 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove six silver Phillips screws from the locations shown.

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  2. Kindle 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the display connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard to disconnect it.

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  4. Kindle 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove eleven smaller, gray-colored Phillips screws from the locations shown.

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  5. Kindle 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lifting from the top edge, slide the entire motherboard and midframe assembly together away from the bottom edge of the Kindle, and remove it carefully.

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Conclusion

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

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