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Right Hinge Installation

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    1. Right Hinge Installation, Hinge cable information: step 1, image 1 of 3 Right Hinge Installation, Hinge cable information: step 1, image 2 of 3 Right Hinge Installation, Hinge cable information: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Before putting the hinge back into place, note the following:

      • The black ribbon cable coming out of the left side of the hinge needs to be routed behind the lower screw post. Otherwise, it will likely tear. You may need to use tweezers to do this while you put the hinge in place.

      • There's a long ribbon cable that needs to run in front of the hinge. Make sure it doesn't get stuck under the hinge, or it may get damaged.

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    2. Right Hinge Installation, Put the hinge into place: step 2, image 1 of 3 Right Hinge Installation, Put the hinge into place: step 2, image 2 of 3 Right Hinge Installation, Put the hinge into place: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • The hinge needs to be placed so the copper cable goes near the Digital Crown and the black ribbon cable goes towards the noise control button.

      • Insert the hinge into its recess at a slight downward angle and then rotate it into place, making sure all four screw holes line up.

      • Before moving on, go back to the previous step and make sure the cable are in the proper locations.

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    3. Right Hinge Installation, Install the hinge screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Right Hinge Installation, Install the hinge screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to install the four 5.3 mm‑long screws securing the hinge.

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    4. Right Hinge Installation, Clip the hinge wire: step 4, image 1 of 2 Right Hinge Installation, Clip the hinge wire: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use a spudger to gently push the copper hinge cable into its clip.

      • If you're having trouble, don't force the cable into the clip. Reposition it slightly and try again.

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    5. Right Hinge Installation, Reconnect the hinge: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • While holding the hinge's ribbon cable in place with tweezers, use a spudger to reconnect the press connector.

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    6. Right Hinge Installation: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use your finger to bend the connector cover back into place.

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    7. Right Hinge Installation: step 7, image 1 of 2 Right Hinge Installation: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Torx Plus 1IP screwdriver to remove the two 1.7 mm‑long screws securing the connector cover.

      • You may need to hold the cover down while installing the screws.

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