Introduction
Next to the battery is the 3G unit. However, in the
models that are WiFi only, there will instead be a plastic placeholder instead. The replacement instructions for both are identical.
What you need
Video Overview
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Use the plastic opening tool to undo the ten plastic clips around the back panel of the Kindle.
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Remove the indicated four 2 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver. (Units with the 3G assembly have Phillips #000 screws.)
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Next, gently lift the 3G assembly with a Spudger or your fingers.
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Disconnect the antenna lead by carefully prying it off the 3G board with a plastic tool.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Hey, thanks for your guide!
I, however, have one question, maybe I misunderstood - is it possible to add a 3G module to a kindle touch that didn't have one installed by default?
Would it work?
You would need to add more than just a 3G module - there’s a slot for a SIM-card tray and special Amazon SIM that are missing from non-3G Kindle Touches. I don’t know if there would be any software changes that would need making.
