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The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement

Introduction

The Sharper Image Literati Tablet may need the SD port replaced. The SD port replacement for The Sharper Image Tablet can be done in approximately 30 minutes to a hour. The most difficult steps are those pertaining to screw removal.

What you need

  1. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Wedge plastic spudger tool between the back panel and the body of device.

    • Pry apart the back panel and the device.

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  2. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the battery wires from the circuit board.

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  3. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Warm the battery with a hair dryer.

    • Be carful not to over-heat the battery, this could cause the battery to ignite.

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  4. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    • Gently wedge a spudger or thin plastic card between the battery and the body of device. Work the spudger or card along the length of the battery to free it from the adhesive.

    • Do not bend or puncture the battery. Work slowly and carefully.

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  6. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement, SD Port: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the fifteen 4mm screws from the silver peripheral edging.

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  7. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove three 4 mm screws from the circuit board containing the headphone jack and power jack.

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  8. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the circuit board.

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  9. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unclip ZIF clip from the chip and unplug ribbon cable.

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  10. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the peripheral edge with plastic wedge.

    • This may require a little hard pulling.

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  11. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove peripheral silver edge.

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  12. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove screws from the large metal shielding.

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  13. The Sharper Image Literati Tablet SD Port Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver backing plate and the adhered SD port chip.

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Conclusion

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

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