Nook HD+ Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the Nook HD+ motherboard in 7 easy to understand steps. The tools needed to replace this piece of the Nook HD+ are the plastic opening tool, a T5 screwdriver, and tweezers.

No hazards are present in this guide, but be mindful of how rough the motherboard and ribbons are treated.

What you need

Step 1 Motherboard

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Open the plastic frame by wedging the plastic iFixit opening tool under the plastic frame to remove adhesive.
Pop up all plastic tabs that secure the frame to the chassis.

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Step 2

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Remove twenty 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws that hold the chassis to the back casing using a screwdriver.
Disconnect battery from motherboard.
Remove back casing.

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Step 3

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Disconnect both ribbons from the motherboard by pulling up on the dark grey flaps and pulling out the ribbons.
Use tweezers to lift the flaps.

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Step 4

Disconnect the small red and black ribbon connected to the speaker from the white clip on the motherboard.
No tool is needed. Gently pull on the wires until the piece disconnects.

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Step 5

Disconnect antenna from motherboard by pulling up with slight force.

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Step 6

Remove two 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws attached to the motherboard using a screwdriver.
Lift the small foam piece attached to the black strip on the motherboard and gently pull up.

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