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Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement

Introduction

Should the user wish to replace the casing or access the further internals, this guide will be useful.

What you need

  1. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to undo the ten plastic clips around the back panel of the Kindle.

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  2. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Gently lift the bottom and slide the panel off.

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  3. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

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

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

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  6. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Bezel: step 5, image 1 of 2 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Bezel: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 4 mm screws to access the front plate.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bezel from the top and sides

    • The bottom of the bezel will be glued, so be careful when sliding the clips out.

    • The clips can be easily bent, so do not try to force them out. If you do bend some, they can be bent back.

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  8. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement, Rear Casing: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use your Phillips #00 srewdriver to remove the indicated screws.

    • There are three pairs of screws that are each different. The screws on the top corners are 4 mm #00 Phillips screws, the screws on the bottom corners are 2 mm #00 Phillips screws, and the black bottom center screws are 6 mm #00 Phillips screws.

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  9. Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • With the screws removed, gently remove the case from the internals.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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