Kobo Libra Colour Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the back cover in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader.

The back cover includes the plastic shell along the back of the eReader and the power button.

Note: Replacement back covers don't have a printed serial number, so you'll have to refer to your device's internal settings for your serial number after this repair.

Kobo supports their eReaders with a warranty. If your device is still under warranty, Kobo may be able to help. Before starting a repair, review your warranty information or check support documentation.

What you need

Step 1 Before you begin

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Drain your eReader's battery as much as possible before starting your repair. Ideally, it should be fully discharged.
Optionally, to drain the battery faster, navigate to More → Settings → Energy saving and privacy and set Automatically go to sleep after and Automatically power off after to Never.
When working on or near the battery, don't use sharp metal tools to avoid puncturing and shorting the battery.
Unplug all cables and fully shut down your eReader.
Your screen should be black and say Powered off.

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Step 2 Insert an opening pick

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Flip your eReader over so the screen is facing down.
Angle an opening pick straight down, and insert its tip under the top right corner of the back cover, near the power button.
Push downward and pry up with the pick until you feel it slide between one of the clips and the frame.
You may have to test a few spots along the corner until the pick slides between one of the clips.

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Step 3 Release the right clips

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Slide the pick toward the bottom right corner to release the clips along the right edge.

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Step 4

Angle the pick flat under the back cover and rotate it around the bottom right corner to release its clips.
If you're having trouble, try twisting the pick to lift the corner clips out of their slots.

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Step 5 Release the bottom clips

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Slide the pick toward the bottom left corner to release the clips along the bottom edge.

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Step 6 Remove the back cover

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At this point, you should be able to grip the back cover and release its remaining clips. If not, slide a pick under the perimeter of the back cover until you can grip an edge.
Grip the right edge of the back cover and lift it away from the eReader to release the remaining clips.
Remove the back cover.
During reassembly, align the back cover over the eReader and press along the perimeter until all its clips snap back into place.