Kindle Touch Rear Casing Replacement

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Introduction

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

What you need

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 Bezel

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

Step 6

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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.

Step 7 Rear Casing

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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.