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Nexus 10 Display Replacement

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    1. Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Using a plastic opening tool, remove the thin plastic cover from back of the tablet by prying up from its small tab.

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    2. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the five 2mm screws on the back of the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    3. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Pry the device apart by inserting a plastic opening tool in the seam between the plastic backing and display assembly. Use the tool to unclip the plastic tabs in between the backing and the display.

      • Pull the the plastic backing off the display assembly using your hands.

      • Do not do this step with only your hands. You will require a significant amount of force to separate the device.

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    4. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Detach the three connector ribbons passing over the battery using the plastic opening tool.

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    5. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the twelve 2mm screws around the perimeter of the battery with a PH00 screwdriver.

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      • Disconnect the battery by lifting it upward and pulling it away from the connector.

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    1. Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove one screw on the logic board with a PH00 screwdriver.

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    2. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect right speaker connector ribbon from logic board.

      • Lift the speaker out by pulling up on its corner.

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    3. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Disconnect connectors around the perimeter of the motherboard.

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    4. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Remove motherboard by gently pulling upward under its corner.

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    5. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the three 2mm screws along the right side of the device using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    6. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Unseat the small vibrator motor by gently applying upward pressure with a spudger.

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    7. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the assembly by gently applying upward pressure with the spudger on the assembly.

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    8. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull battery-audio jack-USB assembly upward, detaching it from its adhesive.

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    1. Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Display: step 15, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement, Display: step 15, image 2 of 2
      • Detach LCD connector ribbon by pressing upward on connector latch using a plastic opening tool.

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    2. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
      • Unscrew the two 2mm Phillips #00 screws holding the ribbon in place.

      • Remove the board by tilting it forward and pulling outward.

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    3. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
      • Remove second speaker by gently tilting and pulling upward.

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    4. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew the two 2mm screws securing the micro HDMI connector with a #PH00 screwdriver.

      • Remove the connector by liberally applying upward pressure.

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    5. Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 3 Nexus 10 Display Replacement: step 19, image 3 of 3
      • Unscrew the 2mm Phillips #00 screw that holds the flash enclosure.

      • Remove the flash assembly with a plastic opening tool by lifting the assembly upward.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Guide Comments

I’m waiting for the instructions regarding how to remove the old screen and insert the new - it seems to be missing

John Walker - Reply Share

It seems you just have to buy a replacement for that whole front housing, including the screen assembly

Oliver Nichol - Reply Share

Still waiting to see how the screen is remove

Frank - Reply Share

he cambiado la bateria y he partido el presor negro del conector de LCD y no me me funciona, se puede comprar esa pieza negra?

Diego Mera - Reply Share

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