Introduction
Before you begin, make sure the device is off. You will need to use the screen replacement guide as a prerequisite.
Tools
- iFixit Opening Tools (1)
- Spudger (1)
Step 1 - Screen
Image Description: Three images show a person using a blue plastic opening tool to pry the screen away from the tablet's frame.
⚠ Avoid prying near the bottom right-hand side due to the LCD Connector.
Use a plastic opening tool to pry the screen up in the right-hand corner.
Step 2
Image Description: A person is lifting the screen and digitizer assembly away from the tablet's main body. The internal components, including the battery, are visible.
⚠ Do not completely remove the screen yet, as there is a ZIF connector connected.
- Lift the screen and digitizer from the case.
ℹ You may need to use some force due to the glue.
Step 3
Image Description: Two images show close-ups of the ZIF connector and ribbon cable. The first shows a plastic tool near the connector, and the second shows the internal components with the battery exposed.
ℹ Be mindful of the ZIF connector.
- Disconnect the ribbon connector from the digitizer side using your hands or the plastic opening tool.
Step 4
Image Description: A person holds the removed screen and digitizer assembly, showing the delicate ribbon cable still attached.
- Remove the screen and digitizer from the case completely.
Step 5 - Battery
Image Description: Three images show the process of locating and disconnecting the battery's power cable from the motherboard. The first two show hands manipulating the cable, and the third shows the disconnected cable.
- Locate the power cable that links the battery to the motherboard.
- Carefully unplug the battery power cable to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
ℹ The third image shows what it should look like with the battery power cable disconnected.
Step 6
Image Description: Four images illustrate the removal of the battery using adhesive pull tabs. Hands are shown locating the tabs, pulling them slowly, and the battery is shown partially lifted.
- Begin by locating the double-sided pull tape locations.
⚠ Do not lift on the battery when doing the following step. It is very pliable and will bend.
- Pull the black soft tabs to release the tape's adhesion.
- Make sure you pull the tabs slowly and continuously away from the case until the adhesive is completely out.
- Do this to all 4 tabs until the battery is completely free of adhesion to the device's backing.
Step 7
Image Description: Three images show the final stages of battery removal. The first two show hands ensuring all adhesive is removed, and the third shows the battery being lifted from the case.
Make sure all the adhesive is removed before trying to lift the battery from the case.
- After the battery is totally free of any adhesion, simply lift the battery from the case.
Step 8
Image Description: Three images show the battery removed from the tablet. The first two show the empty battery compartment, and the third shows the removed battery itself. The battery label contains text in English and French, including warnings about explosion and proper disposal.
- Inspect battery for any leakage.
- Please follow all U.S. regulations and laws when disposing or recycling the battery.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on 2017-06-21 11:03:18 PM.
