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Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement

Introduction

Is the screen of your device cracked? Displays that use ink are very delicate and can easily be damaged by strong impacts or great amounts of pressure.

This particular guide is for replacing the screen of the SONY PRS-505. This procedure involves replacing the damaged E Ink screen to restore the primary function of your device.

Critical Warning: This repair is highly sensitive, and a mistake can easily destroy an expensive component. Pay extreme attention to the thin flex cable on the back of the screen; do not pull, crimp, or scratch it. Proceed slowly and with great care.

What you need

  1. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, SD Card: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, SD Card: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Press the SD card inward until it clicks and springs outward.

    • Take the SD card out of the device.

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  2. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the stylus.

    • Remove the four 2 mm screws from the back of the device using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

    • Loosen the screw on the bottom of the device that is in its own little divot using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  3. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the thin panel on the bottom of the device using an opening tool.

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm screws that are underneath the panel.

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  4. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the thin top panel using an opening tool.

    • Remove the two metal brackets from the top of the device.

    • They are both silver with a hole.

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  6. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently but firmly push the inner components of the PRS out towards the top until the ribbon cable is completely exposed and accessible.

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  7. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Carefully continue to push the inner body of the device towards the top until the battery is accessible.

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  8. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pry the battery from its placeholder within the device’s inner body. Disconnect and remove the battery.

    • If the battery won’t come out, remove the entire compartment by removing the two 3 mm screws with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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  9. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 8, image 1 of 3 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 8, image 2 of 3 Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement, Screen: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the two ribbon cables: one next to the battery compartment and the other next to the SD card reader.

    • Remove the black midframe.

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  10. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single screw from the motherboard.

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  11. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Remove the motherboard from the metal frame.

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  12. Sony PRS-505 Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • With the motherboard disconnected, the screen is free to replace.

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Conclusion

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

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