Introduction

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    • Turn the device over so that the barcode is facing upwards.

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    • Place your fingers on the battery cover arrow and pull the cover down and off the device.

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    • Pull upwards on the battery tab to remove the battery from the device.

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    • Remove the five screws around the edge of the device using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the two screws behind the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Potential for device damage: All screws must be removed before you begin this step. Do not forcefully pry apart the device with screws still in it because you may damage it.

    • Gently pry off the backing using an opening tool.

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    • Remove the three silver screws from the black round battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the five small screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Using a pair of tweezers, pinch the center of the yellow ribbon located in the corner of the device.

    • Potential for device damage: Do not yank or remove the ribbon from the device.

    • Carefully pull the hidden piece of yellow ribbon out from underneath the motherboard.

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    • Potential for device damage: All screws must be removed before you begin this step. Do not forcefully pry apart the motherboard with screws still in it because you may damage it.

    • Carefully pry off the motherboard with an opening tool.

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    • Take the motherboard out of the body frame.

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    • Lift the black keyboard mat off of the motherboard.

    • Replace the motherboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Jessie

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