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LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra XDi Screen Replacement

What you need

  1. LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra XDi Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra XDi Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Orient the tablet so it’s laying screen down and the barcode sticker is facing up.

    • Remove the barcode sticker to expose the two screws.

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    • Remove the two 5.0mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tool, pry off the purple and white child-proof casing to expose the twelve screws.

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    • Remove all twelve 7mm Phillips #1 screws located along the edges of the device.

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    • Remove the purple case, exposing the motherboard and battery.

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    • Use the Spudger to remove the glued down battery.

    • Using your fingers, grab the battery wires and carefully unplug them from the motherboard.

    • Replace the battery with a new one.

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    • Locate the three ribbon cables on top of the motherboard.

    • Flip up the locking clip on the ribbon cable connector to release the cable.

    • Disconnect the cables from their connectors.

  8. LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra XDi Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four 5.0 mm Phillips #0 screws securing the motherboard.

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    • Pull the two side grips up to remove them from the casing.

    • Unscrew the eight 7.0 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the base. Remove the base.

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    • Unscrew the eleven 7.0 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the circuit board to the case. Remove the circuit board.

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    • Lift the screen from the front case. Replace the screen.

Conclusion

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

2 Comments

Where exactly can I find a replacement screen? I have looked everywhere with no luck.

Siblings have a cracked one i would really like to fix so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Derp Dude - Reply

So I would suggest ebay or buy one that's not chargable on macari and use it for parts that's the route I'm taking with what ever I find .hope that helps since this post is old

Cherry -

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