Introduction
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A guide on how to disassemble the bottom case assembly, including removing the LCD and buttons.
Tools
Parts
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L Button.
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Top of the battery pack.
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To remove the battery pack, place your fingernail or a spudger at the top of the battery near the L button. Gently lift the battery out.
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Remove 4 Phillips screws from the board.
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Lift the main board from the bottom end and flip it over to reveal the last connector.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable by gently using a plastic opening tool to flip up the black connector latch. The cable should easily slide out from the connector.
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The motherboard should now be free from the rest of the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
That's great. WHAT ABOUT THE THREE OTHER SCREWS KEEPING THE BACK ON!?
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