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Screen Components Removal

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    1. Screen Components Removal, Transfer screen parts: step 1, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Transfer screen parts: step 1, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Transfer screen parts: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Compare your replacement screen to the original. You may need to transfer the following parts:

      • The skinny board located near the bottom right of the screen.

      • Two S shaped screen cables attached to the original screen.

      • If your replacement screen comes with these parts installed, you can skip down to the adhesive removal step.

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    2. Screen Components Removal, Remove the screen cable cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the screen cable cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the screen cable cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and unclip the screen cable's metal cover.

      • Be careful not to deform the cover too much, as you'll need to reinstall it during reassembly.

      • Remove the cover.

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    3. Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the screen cable: step 3, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the screen cable: step 3, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the screen cable: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen cable press connector, starting on one of the short sides and moving to the other.

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    4. Screen Components Removal: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the cable and set it aside—you'll install it on your new screen later.

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    5. Screen Components Removal, Remove the board cover: step 5, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the board cover: step 5, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the board cover: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and unclip the edges of the metal cover on the board (near the bottom right of the screen).

      • Be careful not to deform the cover too much, as you'll need to reinstall it during reassembly.

      • Remove the cover.

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    6. Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the board: step 6, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the board: step 6, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Disconnect the board: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of a spudger to lift the hinged, locking flaps on the board's two ZIF connectors.

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    7. Screen Components Removal: step 7, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal: step 7, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Use the point of a spudger to slide both cables completely out of their sockets.

      • You can leave the ribbon cable connected to the top edge of the board, since you're going to be transferring it.

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    8. Screen Components Removal, Remove the board: step 8, image 1 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the board: step 8, image 2 of 3 Screen Components Removal, Remove the board: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Mild adhesive secures the board to the screen.

      • Slide the flat end of a spudger under the board and lift to remove it.

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