Installing Zune Flash 2nd Generation Face Plate

Step 1 Back Cover



• Prior to disassembly, verify the hold switch is engaged to ensure the device will not turn on during the procedure.
• If the device turns on while it is being disassembled it could cause irreversible damage to the device.
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Step 2



• Remove the top metal clip by inserting a Zune opening tool in between the faceplate and back cover and pulling gently back as shown in the images.
• You should hear a 'click' as the clip detaches from the device.
Step 3
• Remove the two screws shown using a Y00 Tri-Wing screwdriver.
Step 4
• Insert the Zune opening tool between the faceplate and the back cover, starting from the top and slowly work your way around the device.
Step 5
• Work your way around the Zune until the back cover comes free. Remove the back plate and set it aside.
Step 6 Face Plate
• Remove the three screws (5.5mm by 3mm) from the backside of the Zune using a small Tri-Wing screwdriver.
• Be sure to put this set of screws aside since they are a different size than any other screws in the device.
Step 7
• Use your finger or an iPod opening tool to pry back the two clear flaps.
• Next lift the communications board that was being held down by the clear flaps.
• Be careful not to accidentally detach the slim ribbon that connects between the communications board and the device.
Step 8
• Disconnect the ribbon with the iPod opening tool by flipping up the black plastic flap where the ribbon connects to the memory board.
• Carefully pull the ribbon out of the memory board, ensuring that the black plastic flap is up before removal to avoid the ripping the ribbon.
Step 9
• Remove the battery by prying the battery off from the bottom with an iPod opening tool.
• There is an adhesive between the battery and the device, therefore use a metal spudger to finish detaching the battery.
• Be sure not to puncture the battery in any way when using the metal spudger.
Step 10
• Remove the single screw under the battery using a small Tri-Wing screwdriver.
Step 11
• Disconnect the faceplate from the device by depressing the two tabs located near the middle of each of the sides using a metal spudger.
• This will disconnect the last circuit board in the device from the center frame.
Step 12
• Remove the faceplate by using a metal spudger to separate it from the remaining components.

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