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Amazon Fire HD 10 Button Repair
Button Repair guide for the Amazon Fire HD 10
Before you begin
Tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Phillips #00 precision screwdriver
- Guitar picks for prying
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Fire HD 10 button flex assembly
- Pre-cut double-sided electronics adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before servicing internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Avoid using sharp metal tools directly against the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from snapping plastic clips.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Attach Anti-Static Strap
2 minEnsure the Fire HD 10 is completely powered down. Strap the anti-static wrist strap to your wrist and ground it to a metal object.
- 2
Remove the MicroSD Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the microSD tray hole to pop out the card holder. Remove the tray completely from the device.
- 3
Insert Opening Pick in the Seam
3 minInsert a plastic guitar pick into the narrow seam between the screen bezel and the rear outer shell near a corner.
- 4
Unclip the Rear Outer Shell
5 minSlide the plastic pick around the perimeter of the casing to release the internal plastic retaining clips.
- 5
Lift Off the Back Cover
2 minGently lift the back cover off the chassis and set it aside.
- 6
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the main battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket to cut power.
- 7
Unlock the Button Flex ZIF Connector
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger tip to flip up the locking flap on the button flex cable ZIF connector.
- 8
Disconnect the Button Ribbon Cable
2 minCarefully slide the button flex ribbon cable out of the motherboard socket using precision tweezers.
- 9
Unscrew the Metal Button Bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the small screws holding the button retaining bracket to the frame.
- 10
Pry the Button Assembly from the Frame
4 minGently slide a flat opening tool under the power/volume button flex cable to break the adhesive bond and remove the assembly.
- 11
Position the New Button Assembly
3 minAlign the replacement power and volume button flex cable into the recessed slot on the inner chassis frame.
- 12
Reinstall the Metal Bracket Screws
3 minPlace the metal button bracket back over the assembly and tighten the Phillips #00 screws until snug.
- 13
Insert the Flex Cable into Motherboard
2 minSlide the button ribbon cable fully into the ZIF socket and press the locking flap down to secure it.
- 14
Reconnect the Battery
2 minAlign the battery connector over the motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 15
Snap the Back Cover into Place
4 minAlign the back cover over the tablet and press firmly around all edges until every plastic clip snaps shut.
- 16
Reinsert the MicroSD Tray
1 minSlide the microSD card tray back into its slot on the side of the tablet until flush.
After your Amazon Fire HD 10 button repair
Power the Fire HD 10 back on and test the button repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Amazon Fire HD 10 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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