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Nook Color Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3.8 mm screws located in the back right corner of the device using the T5 Torx screwdriver.

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  2. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off the back cover with the plastic opening tool. Go around the device with the tool to ensure complete detachment.

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  3. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Front Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the ten 4.0 mm screws from the device's perimeter using the T5 Torx screwdriver.

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  4. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off the front panel using the plastic opening tool.

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  5. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up on the connectors to disconnect them using the plastic opening tool.

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  6. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Gently lift and peel the orange and grey ribbon connectors to disconnect the screen and motherboard.

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  7. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the easy-to-miss T5 Torx 3.8 mm screw located in the tabbed corner of the device.

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  8. Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nook Color Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the motherboard gently from the side with the larger connector ribbon.

    • Slide the white cable gently from underneath its holding place to free the motherboard completely.

    • Remove the motherboard carefully from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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