Introduction
This guide will give a basic description of the removal of the back cover. When the back cover is removed initially it is still attached to the body of the device with two wires leading to the speakers. Included in the later steps of this guide is instructions to remove the speakers from the back cover, completely separating the back cover from the rest of the device. Be sure to check the list of needed tools.
Tools
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To replace the back cover of the device you must pry it open using the access points. One is located on the top of the device above the camera and the other is on the bottom left hand side.
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Use the spudger to pry at the access points to open the device.
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Once the back cover begins to separate from the body of the device continue working the spudger around the perimeter of the device until the back cover is free.
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Once the back cover is free from the body of the device, open both sides like a book, placing them flat on the table as shown. Be sure to pay attention to the speaker wires that hold the two pieces together.
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In order to replace the back cover you must remove the speakers. Place the Spudger under the plastic frame of the speaker as shown. Pry up, popping the corners of the speakers out of of their bracket and lift the speaker out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
