Kindle Touch Bezel Replacement

Written By: Jerome Narine
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Kindle Touch Bezel Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will cover how to remove and replace the bezel on a Kindle Touch and requires using a plastic opening tool and PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to undo the six plastic clips around the bottom of the back panel of the Kindle.

    • Don't pry the clips on the top half of the back panel.

    Wear work gloves as the tool can easily slip and stab you in the hand.

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    The clips aren't all the same; the side clips are slide-locks rather than press-locks.

    Use the Opening Tool to unclip the clips along the bottom edge. This will allow the lid to slide towards the top, releasing the side clips and allowing the lid to be lifted off.

    When reassembling, slide the lid upwards while pressing the sides to re-engage the side clips, then press the bottom edge to lock it into place.

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    • Slide the back panel downward, toward the charging port. This will release the clips on the top half.

    • Once the top clips release, gently lift the back panel away.

    There are four tabs on each side.The two nearest the top are open at the top, hence they slide out (back towards the power connector end.

    This is important in the reassembly stage:

    1. Align the back cover about 0.75 cm away from the top

    2. Hold the top half of the cover flat against the unit, and flex the cover away from the case a little at the bottom

    3. Slide the top and the first two clips parallel to the case

    4. snap the remaining bottom clips in place

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 4 mm screws to access the front plate.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bezel from the top and sides

    • The bottom of the bezel will be glued, so be careful when sliding the clips out.

    • The clips can be easily bent, so do not try to force them out. If you do bend some, they can be bent back.

Conclusion

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

Author

Jerome Narine

Member since: 20/01/15

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One comment

I want to paint The bezel white. Will it come back and fit perfectly after the removal I have to make?

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