LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Back Cover Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Whether your child has cracked the back cover or decided to cover it in make-up, learn how to replace the back cover.

What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Before disassembling your LeapPad, ensure your device is shut off.
  
  Push outward on the plastic side panels to remove and reveal battery.
  
  The panels should detach fully from the main device.
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2. Step 2
  Push down from the positive end of the battery towards the negative end to pry the battery up out of its dispenser.
  
  Remove all four AA alkaline batteries from the device.
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1. Step 3 Back Cover
  This step will void your device warranty.
  
  Remove the following screws securing the back cover to the main device:
  
  Two 10.0 mm Phillips screws
  
  Four 4.0 mm Phillips screws
  
  Three 3.0 mm Phillips screws
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2. Step 4
  Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the front and rear covers to detach the back cover from the rest of the device.
  
  Move the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the LeapPad2.
  
  Lift up and remove the rear case from the tablet.
  
  A butter knife can help when prying the device.
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Conclusion

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

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