Introduction
Use this guide to replace the metal midframe on the interior of the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". Removing this metal casing is a prerequisite for replacing most of the Kindle Fire HD's internal components.
What you need
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Insert a large plastic opening tool next to the Kindle's headphone jack.
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Move the plastic opening tool evenly around the Kindle, separating the two halves.
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Set the Kindle down on the rear case.
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Holding the display assembly near the camera, carefully open the display assembly up to about 90 degrees from the rear case.
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Lift the retaining flap on the ZIF connector of the upper flex cable.
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Gently pull the cable out of its socket.
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Remove the following sixteen screws from the metal midframe on the rear of the device:
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Four 3 mm Phillips screw (located in each corner of the device - noted in red in the diagram)
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Four 3 mm Phillips screws (surrounding the ports - noted in orange in the diagram)
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Eight 3 mm Phillips screws (located around the body of the midframe - noted in yellow in the diagram)
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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