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 ten plastic clips around the back panel of the Kindle.

Step 2

Gently lift the bottom and slide the panel off.

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. (Units with the 3G assembly have Phillips #000 screws.)
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.
Disconnect the antenna lead by carefully prying it off the #G board with a plastic tool.