Nook Tablet Midframe Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace the midframe of your Nook Tablet. This guide is also a prerequisite for accessing or replacing most of the Nook's internal components.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

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Flip the Nook over.

Step 2

Lift the flap that reads "Nook" to reveal the tape that is underneath. Remove the memory card if one is present.
Remove the tape covering the round holes to reveal two T5 Torx screws.
Remove the two T5 Torx screws securing the back cover.

Step 3

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front panel and the rear assembly.
Though these photos show a screwdriver, use a spudger or plastic opening tool in order to prevent damage to the device.
Use a spudger to lift the the back panel from the rest of the Nook.

Step 4

Slide the spudger around the edges of the Nook to loosen the back panel.

Step 5

Pull the back panel off the Nook.

Step 6 Screen Bezel

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Using the T5 Torx screwdriver, remove the ten T5 screws from around the edges of the silver midframe.

Step 7

Using a spudger or plastic opening tool, carefully pry the screen bezel away from the silver midframe.

Step 8 Disconnect the Battery

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Lift up the foam pad at the corner of the battery to reveal the battery connector.
Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.
These photos show a screwdriver, but we recommend using a nonconductive tool like a spudger to prevent a potential short.