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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 8th Gen Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 8th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Precision tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Soft-bristled brush or toothbrush
- Spudger
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Do not attempt to turn on or charge a wet device to prevent short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate electronic components.
- Handle the lithium-ion battery carefully to avoid puncture or bending.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the device
1 minEnsure the Kindle is turned off completely and do not connect a charger under any circumstances.
- 2
Remove the microSD card
1 minOpen the side slot flap with your fingernail and eject any installed microSD card.
- 3
Unclip the back cover
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the screen bezel and the rear shell near a corner.
- 4
Separate the rear case
2 minSlide the pick around all four edges to release the internal plastic clips, then lift the back cover off.
- 5
Disconnect the battery
2 minUse a spudger to gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 6
Unscrew the battery frame
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the battery assembly to the display frame.
- 7
Remove the battery
1 minLift the battery out of the enclosure and set it aside in a safe, dry location.
- 8
Disconnect ribbon cables
3 minFlip up the small locking levers on the display and digitizer ZIF connectors, then pull the flex cables out.
- 9
Unscrew the motherboard
2 minRemove all remaining Phillips #00 screws securing the motherboard to the plastic housing.
- 10
Remove the motherboard
2 minGently lift the motherboard out of the frame by grasping it by the edges.
- 11
Scrub corrosion with alcohol
5 minDip a soft-bristled brush in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away all white or green corrosion deposits.
- 12
Inspect the board under magnification
3 minUse a magnifying glass to verify that all tiny surface-mount components and pin connectors are free of liquid residue.
- 13
Dry the components
10 minWipe down the interior frame with a lint-free cloth and let the motherboard air-dry completely for at least two hours.
- 14
Reinstall the motherboard
2 minAlign the dry motherboard into the chassis and replace the Phillips #00 screws.
- 15
Reconnect all flex cables
3 minSlide the display and digitizer flex cables into their sockets, lock the ZIF flaps, and reattach the battery cable.
- 16
Snap the back cover closed
2 minAlign the rear shell over the screen assembly and press firmly along the edges until every clip snaps shut.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 8th Gen water damage repair
Power the Kindle Fire HD 8 8th 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 8th 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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