Kindle Touch 3G Card Housing Replacement

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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

Step 1 Back Cover

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Use the plastic opening tool to undo the six plastic clips around the bottom of the back panel of the Kindle.
Don't pry the clips on the top half of the back panel.

Step 2

Slide the back panel downward, toward the charging port. This will release the clips on the top half.
Once the top clips release, gently lift the back panel away.

Step 3 Battery

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five screws.

Step 4

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Using the flat end of your spudger, gently pry the battery up and remove it.

Step 5 3G Card Housing

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Remove the indicated four 2 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Next, gently lift the 3G assembly with a Spudger or your fingers.
This Kindle Touch is the WiFi only model and comes with a plastic placeholder instead of the 3G assembly.