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Screen Removal

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    1. Screen Removal, Unfasten the display brackets: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the top and bottom display brackets:

      • Four 1.1 mm-long screws

      • Two 2.0 mm-long screws

      • One 1.0 mm-long screw

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    2. Screen Removal, Remove the display brackets: step 2, image 1 of 3 Screen Removal, Remove the display brackets: step 2, image 2 of 3 Screen Removal, Remove the display brackets: step 2, image 3 of 3
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      • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the top and bottom display brackets.

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    3. Screen Removal, Disconnect the bottom display cables: step 3, image 1 of 3 Screen Removal, Disconnect the bottom display cables: step 3, image 2 of 3 Screen Removal, Disconnect the bottom display cables: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two bottom display cable press connectors.

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    4. Screen Removal, Disconnect the top display cables: step 4, image 1 of 3 Screen Removal, Disconnect the top display cables: step 4, image 2 of 3 Screen Removal, Disconnect the top display cables: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two top display cable press connectors.

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    5. Screen Removal, Remove the screen: step 5, image 1 of 3 Screen Removal, Remove the screen: step 5, image 2 of 3 Screen Removal, Remove the screen: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the screen.

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Conclusion

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

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