Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off Tablet

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap the shut down prompt on the screen.

2. 2

   Insert Opening Tool

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the front display bezel and the rear case.

3. 3

   Unclip Back Cover

   3 min

   Slide the plastic tool around the perimeter to disengage the internal clips holding the rear case.

4. 4

   Remove Rear Case

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover away from the main tablet frame and set it aside.

5. 5

   Unscrew Motherboard Shield

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips screws securing the metal shield over the main motherboard.

6. 6

   Remove Metal Shield

   1 min

   Lift the metal protective shield off the motherboard using tweezers.

7. 7

   Disconnect Battery Connector

   1 min

   Pry the battery cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.

8. 8

   Disconnect Display Ribbons

   2 min

   Flip open the locking levers on the display and digitizer ZIF connectors, then pull the ribbon cables out.

9. 9

   Remove Motherboard Screws

   3 min

   Remove the remaining Phillips screws holding the motherboard to the frame assembly.

10. 10

    Lift Out Motherboard

    2 min

    Gently lift the motherboard out of the frame to isolate it from heat during screen removal.

11. 11

    Apply Heat to Screen

    3 min

    Use a heat gun on low setting to heat the outer edges of the glass display for about two minutes.

12. 12

    Attach Suction Cup

    1 min

    Press a suction cup onto the upper section of the front glass and pull up gently.

13. 13

    Insert Opening Pick

    2 min

    Slide a guitar pick into the small seam opened by the suction cup near the edge.

14. 14

    Slice Screen Adhesive

    5 min

    Slide guitar picks around all four edges of the glass to slice through the adhesive bonds.

15. 15

    Remove Damaged Screen

    2 min

    Pry the glass assembly off the frame while carefully guiding the ribbon cables out through the frame slot.

16. 16

    Clean Adhesive Residue

    4 min

    Scrape away remaining glue with tweezers and clean the rim thoroughly using isopropyl alcohol.

17. 17

    Apply New Adhesive Strips

    4 min

    Lay fresh double-sided adhesive strips along the entire perimeter of the display housing rim.

18. 18

    Position New Screen

    3 min

    Thread the ribbon cables of the replacement screen through the slot in the frame and seat the glass.

19. 19

    Press Glass into Frame

    2 min

    Apply firm, continuous pressure around the glass borders to seal it against the new adhesive.

20. 20

    Reinstall Motherboard

    2 min

    Place the motherboard back into the frame chassis, ensuring ribbon cables remain accessible.

21. 21

    Secure Motherboard Screws

    3 min

    Reinsert and tighten the Phillips screws securing the motherboard to the internal frame.

22. 22

    Reconnect Display Cables

    2 min

    Insert the screen ribbon cables into their sockets and push down the locking levers.

23. 23

    Reconnect Battery

    1 min

    Press the battery connector firmly back into its motherboard socket.

24. 24

    Reinstall Metal Shield

    2 min

    Position the metal shield back over the motherboard and tighten its screws.

25. 25

    Snap Back Cover On

    2 min

    Align the rear case over the tablet and press along the edges until all clips click shut.