Introduction
Use this guide to separate the motherboard from your device.
Parts
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With the small plastic opening tool, undo the plastic clips around the back lid.
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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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Remove the six 4 mm screws in order to access the front plate. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry the top three sides of the bezel. Since there is glue under the bezel, gently pivot the face at the bottom off the Kindle and slide the clips out.
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With the screen facing you, use your heated iOpener or other heating element to loosen the glue holding the WiFi unit to the screen. After 30 seconds, remove the heating element.
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After the glue is loosened, use a thin tool, like a Spudger or small plastic opening tool, to separate the WiFi unit from the screen.
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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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