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Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement

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  1. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Place the Tagital T7X on a sturdy surface.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the crack and pry open the tablet. Move the tool along the edge, while continuing to pry up the casing.

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  2. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Follow the attached wires to the positive and negative connections.

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  3. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • The soldering iron can destroy components on the motherboard. Only touch the soldering iron to the solder already on the board.

    • Touch the tip of the soldering iron to the solder connecting the negative wire.

    • Pull back on the wire with the iron in place, removing it from the hot solder.

    • The solder will be melted almost instantly. There is no need to hold the iron on the solder for more than a second or two. Visit iFixit's soldering guide for more info.

    • Repeat this step for the positive wire.

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  4. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Use the nylon spudger to pry the battery from the back of the screen. Work your way around the edges, similar to opening the casing.

    • The adhesive used to hold the battery down is very strong. Don't be afraid to use some force.

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  5. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the ribbon cable on the top left corner of the mother board.

    • Gently lift the black tape up to see the ribbon cable socket.

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  6. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Push both side buttons away from the socket by using a spudger.

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  7. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull the ribbon cable away from the socket.

    • Don't be afraid to use some force for this step.

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  8. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • The soldering iron can destroy components on the motherboard. Only touch the soldering iron to the solder already on the board.

    • Touch the tip of the soldering iron to the solder connecting the positive (red) wire.

    • Pull back on the wire with the iron in place, removing it from the hot solder.

    • Repeat this step for the negative wire.

    • The solder will be melted almost instantly. There is no need to hold the iron on the solder for than a second or two. Visit IFixit's soldering guide for more info.

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  9. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the speaker from the motherboard.

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  10. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger to hold the cameras in place.

    • Gently pull the black tape away using your finger.

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  11. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    • Use a spudger to lift the two tabs, freeing the ribbon cable from the socket.

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  12. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Gently pull the ribbon cable away from the motherboard.

    • Don't be afraid to use some force to pull the ribbon cable.

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  13. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Next we will disconnect the digitizer ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    • Using the black spudger, gently push the tabs on each side of the socket to free the ribbon cable.

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  14. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull on the ribbon cable, separating it from the socket.

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    • Next, we will unscrew the three PH#0 screws anchoring the motherboard into the case.

    • You will need the Phillips Screw #0 to remove the screws of the motherboard.

    • Using the screwdriver, with the PH#0 attachment, carefully unscrew the screws of the motherboard in order to remove it from the device.

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  16. Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Screen/ Digitizer: step 16, image 1 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Screen/ Digitizer: step 16, image 2 of 3 Tagital T7X Screen/ Digitizer Replacement, Screen/ Digitizer: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a plastic opening tool where the screen connects with the front face of the case.

    • Use a spudger to keep the screen from falling back into the casing.

    • The screen will slide out once the connection has been nudged on three sides.

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Conclusion

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

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