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Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement

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  1. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 3 Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 3 Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a large plastic opening tool next to the Kindle's headphone jack.

    • Make sure the notch on the plastic opening tool is facing the back of the Kindle.

    • Move the plastic opening tool evenly around the Kindle, separating the two halves.

    • Be careful not to completely separate the rear cover. There are two delicate flex cables that connect the display assembly to the motherboard.

  2. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Set the Kindle down on the rear case.

    • Holding the display assembly near the camera, carefully open the display assembly up to about 90 degrees from the rear case.

    • These images show the Kindle laying flat. In order to prevent damage to the flex cables, keep the Kindle open at 90 degrees while disconnecting the display assembly.

  3. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the retaining flap on the ZIF connector of the upper flex cable.

    • Gently pull the cable out of its socket.

    • This flex cable is delicate. Be careful not to crease or bend it while working.

  4. Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Display Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Separate the display assembly from the rest of the device.

    • When reassembling the device, align the two halves of the case before connecting the flex cables.

Conclusion

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

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21 Comments

Where are the rest of the instructions???? I now have a disassembled Kindle and no idea how to install the new screen!

Lisa Comer - Reply

At the end of every iFixit guide, next to the "I did it! Success!" button, there is a message that says "To reassemble your kindle, follow these steps in reverse order." However in some cases, there will be a slightly different message. In the case of this guide, the message says "To reassemble your kindle, follow these steps in reverse order. Just make sure that you successfully connect the two flex cables to each half of your kindle and that you then align the two halves on the side opposite the camera before reassembling it."

Ian Meeder -

I think Lisa is asking for instructions concerning LCD display unmount. I got the same issue

Marlon - Reply

How do you put the screen on??????

Ally - Reply

while you are at it, try replacing the battery for a better experience.

I did, checkout this battery for kindle here :

http://bestbattery.biz/Amazon/219010-Kin...

Kermit45 - Reply

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