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Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement

Introduction

Is your InnoTab 3S screen cracked? This guide will walk you through replacing the screen of the Vtech InnoTab 3S.

What you need

  1. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Rear Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • While holding the battery compartment locks down, slide the two battery doors outwards from the sides of the device.

    • Remove the batteries from the device.

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  2. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove six 7 mm screws from the interior of the battery compartment using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  3. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Using a nylon spudger, remove the five caps that hide the screws.

    • Potential for device damage: Be careful not to scrape the plastic from the device using the spudger.

    • When removing the caps, hold the spudger vertical to the board to make removal easier. Also try to push in with your spudger pointing towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the five 5 mm Phillips #1 screws from the rear panel of the device.

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  5. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the rear panel from the front panel of the device.

    • Once the rear panel is removed, you'll be able to see the motherboard and other components within the Vtech InnoTab 3s.

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  6. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six screws that secure the motherboard to the front panel of the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the other 5mm screws that secure the charger port and the buttons to the inside of the front panel.

    • Remove the six 3 mm screws securing the battery clip.

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  7. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using the tweezers, remove one battery clip from each corner (four total) of the Vtech InnoTab 3s.

    • With the tweezers, unsecure the charging port, headphone port, and the light switch button from the front panel of the device.

    • Potential for device damage: Avoid forceful movements when removing the motherboard to prevent damage of device components.

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  8. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Screen: step 7, image 1 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Screen: step 7, image 2 of 3 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement, Screen: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Open the clip holding the screen plug with the yellow film.

    • The clip securing the screen is located at the top of the motherboard.

    • Remove all seven of the 5mm screws on the motherboard to separate the motherboard from the screen.

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  9. Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Vtech InnoTab 3S Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Avoid forceful movements when separating the screen from the motherboard.

    • Carefully separate the motherboard from the device screen. Replace the damaged screen with an operational one.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

What is the part number for the screen. Where can I buy one. Thank you.

david goodwin - Reply

what is the size of the screen

Adrienne Dooms - Reply

My grandson dropped his innotab 3 and now the screen is all scrambled. Can this be fixed? It did not crack the screen.

charma1963 - Reply

Where can I buy the replacement screen for the Vtech innotab 3S

Michael Kurrus - Reply

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