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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 6th Gen Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 6th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic prying tools
- Guitar picks for prying
- Precision screwdriver set
- Nylon spudger
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Cotton swabs
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and compressed air.
- Work in a well-ventilated area to minimize inhalation of alcohol fumes.
- Do not attempt to charge or turn on a liquid-damaged lithium-ion battery if it appears swollen or corroded.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive electronics from electrostatic discharge.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minTurn off the Kindle Fire HD 8 immediately and avoid connecting it to a charger.
- 2
Remove microSD card tray
1 minOpen the side slot cover and remove any inserted microSD card to prevent damage during disassembly.
- 3
Insert pry tool into seam
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear cover and the front display bezel near a corner.
- 4
Unclip rear case
3 minSlide guitar picks around the entire perimeter to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 5
Remove rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover straight off the chassis and place it aside.
- 6
Disconnect battery connector
2 minUse a nylon spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard.
- 7
Remove battery screws
3 minUnscrew the screws securing the battery frame to the internal housing using a precision screwdriver.
- 8
Lift out battery
2 minGently lever the battery up using a flat plastic tool to separate it from any light adhesive and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect display flex cable
2 minUse a spudger to flip up the small locking lever on the ZIF display connector and slide the cable out.
- 10
Disconnect remaining flex cables
3 minDisconnect the speaker, volume button, and camera ribbon cables from the motherboard.
- 11
Unscrew motherboard
3 minRemove the precision screws anchoring the motherboard to the tablet chassis.
- 12
Remove motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard out of the frame, ensuring no remaining flex cables are caught.
- 13
Scrub motherboard corrosion
10 minApply 99% isopropyl alcohol to the motherboard and gently scrub away corrosion using a soft brush.
- 14
Dry motherboard with compressed air
5 minBlow away excess alcohol and liquid from under microchips using short bursts of compressed air.
- 15
Clean chassis and connectors
5 minWipe down the inside of the frame and clean all cable end contacts with cotton swabs dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Reinstall motherboard
3 minPlace the completely dry motherboard back into the frame and secure it with its screws.
- 17
Reconnect flex cables
4 minSlide all ribbon cables back into their ZIF sockets and snap the locking levers down securely.
- 18
Reinstall and reconnect battery
3 minSet the battery into place, reinsert its retaining screws, and press the battery connector onto the board.
- 19
Snap rear case shut
2 minAlign the rear cover over the device and press firmly along all edges until the clips snap closed.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 6th Gen water damage repair
Power the Kindle Fire HD 8 6th Gen back on and test the water damage 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 Kindle Fire HD 8 6th Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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