Introduction
The rear LCD screen's plastic cover provides protection for the sensitive LCD screen beneath it. If the cover is scratched or damaged, it would obstruct the display of the screen. The replacement of the plastic cover should be handled with care in order to avoid damaging the plastic frame which holds it.
Tools
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Take the LCD out of its place to expose the Phillips #PH00 screws.
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Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips #PH00 black screws on both sides of the LCD screen.
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Next remove the two 3 mm Phillips #PH00 black screws near both sides of the base where the screen swivels.
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Remove the 3 mm Phillips #PH00 silver screw on the side of the screen.
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Turn the screen to remove the second 3 mm Phillips #PH00 silver screw.
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Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips #PH00 silver screws using the PH00 screwdriver.
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Using the plastic Spudger opening tool, carefully lift up on the medal tabs next to where the screws were located.
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Slowly insert the tip of the Jimmy between the damaged plastic cover and the plastic frame, which holds it, to loosen the connection between them.
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Carefully slide the Jimmy through all corners of the plastic frame until it is detached from the plastic cover.
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Using your hand, lift the detached plastic cover off the plastic frame.
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To place a new plastic cover, simply stick it to the frame in the appropriate position.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
I followed all the steps and was able to dis- and reassamble everything in under 30min. When you reassamble make sure that in step 4 the metalplate of the housing is turned correctly and the connector is in the right position. Both could be turned 180° and mounted incorrectly. Other than that easy repair.
Thanks guys
Hi there, can anyone send me some amazon link so I can order the correct glass? Thanks so far.
The screws (in orange) near the swivel base are shorter, 2.5mm. Also do not remove the screws (in red) on either side of the screen, it is unnecessary for removing the rear cover. See my comment on the next step.
rakurai -
The first 4 steps aren’t necessary
Dave Common -