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Water damage

  1. Water damage, Disassemble the primary frame: step 1, image 1 of 2 Water damage, Disassemble the primary frame: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a piece of plastic, like a credit or store card, to open up the case.

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  2. Water damage, Detach the secondary frame: step 2, image 1 of 3 Water damage, Detach the secondary frame: step 2, image 2 of 3 Water damage, Detach the secondary frame: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the cover with a plastic card and carefully pull it off.

    • Tip: The glue is very strong, so I recommend helping things along with the plastic card.

    • If you remove the cover slowly and don't stick the plastic card in too far, you might be able to re-use the strip of glue.

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  4. Water damage, Detach display and mainboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Water damage, Detach display and mainboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the seven 20mm T5 screws.

    • Then slide the display upwards.

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  5. Water damage, Disconnect the battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Now the battery can be disconnected and replaced, if necessary.

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  6. Water damage, Detach the display cable: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • This Kindle has water damage which corroded the display cable.

    • I think changing the display is not possible because it is glued to the mainboard, possibly even soldered. I won't try replacing it because I only need to clean the display connector.

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Conclusion

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

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