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Leapfrog My Own Leaptop Keyboard Buttons Replacement Guide

Introduction

The step by step guide is designed to assist with button replacement of the Leapfrog My Own Leaptop.

What you need

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    • Flip over device so that back portion of the device is facing you.

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    • Unscrew the one 10mm screw that holds the battery cover in place with a a PH1 phillips head screwdriver.

    • Please note that the screw cannot be removed as it is attached to the battery cover.

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    • Carefully pry the batteries out with a plastic opening tool prying from the non spring side.

    • Remove the three AA batteries.

    • Note the direction of the batteries for when reassembling.

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    • Remove the eleven 10mm screws from the back of the device with a a PH1 phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Carefully remove back of the device.

    • Make sure not to rip the wires when lifting the cover off.

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    • Remove the three 10mm screws from the upper left hand corner white plastic piece with a PH1 phillips head screwdriver.

    • Unscrew the five 4mm screws from the plastic membrane with a PH1 phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Remove the white plastic piece and place it to the side.

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    • Gently grab the membrane and peal it upwards.

    • Carefully remove the membrane and set it to the side.

    • From this step you can also clean the membrane of any residue with a lightly dampened paper towel.

    • Ensure that the membrane is completely dry before reassembly.

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    • Gently lift and remove the foam piece

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    • From here, each button is able to be removed for cleaning or replacement.

    • Using a tweezers or needle nose pliers, remove the necessary pieces from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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6 Comments

Very useful. but where to get a new membrane? please help

Alina Timchenko - Reply

Didn't work. I'll buy a new toy.

victoria_nglover19 - Reply

Is the screen on this suppose to light up?

stewartmelinda41 - Reply

I was wondering if the screen is suppose to light up because the one I have doesnt

stewartmelinda41 - Reply

thank you very much

Njabulo Mbele - Reply

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