Kindle 1st Generation SD Card Reader Replacement

Written By: Samantha Manning
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Kindle 1st Generation SD Card Reader Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will go through the process of replacing the SD Card Reader in the First Generation Amazon Kindle.

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    • Slide the grey plastic cover laterally off the back of the device.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the battery on the side closest to the edge of the device.

    • Unplug the battery from the device by pinching the white connector and pulling.

    • Do not yank the battery or try to disconnect the battery by pulling the wires.

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    • Unscrew eight (8) Phillips #00 screws (3 mm).

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    • Start at one side of the device. Use a plastic opening tool to separate the casing of the device. Slowly work your way around the entire device.

    • Avoid prying between the buttons and the device. This could cause damage to the buttons.

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    • Unscrew the two (2) Phillips #00 screws (3 mm) which fasten the metal casing shield.

    • Slowly remove the metal casing shield by lifting it and carefully peeling up the tape.

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    • Remove the four (4) Phillips #00 screws (3 mm) which fasten the SD Card Reader.

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    • Lift the flap attaching the blue and white ribbon cable to the motherboard by lifting it vertically with a spudger.

    • The flap is connected via a hinge. Once you lift the flap, it will stay up and the cable will be lose. Remember to snap it back down during reassembly.

    • Carefully lift the SD Card Reader vertically from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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