Step 4
•The touch screen/front panel ribbon cables are
held in place with 2 FPC style connectors that
have locking tabs. Unlock the tabs before trying to
unplug the ribbon cables.
•Locate and remove the fifteen small Phillips
screws (#00) that secure the display assembly and
the metal frame of the unit together.
•On the back of the display assembly is the LCD
screen data cable. Transplant the cable from the
old part to the replacement part.
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Nexus 7–Disassemble Guide
•Separate the display assembly from the metal
frame of the unit.
•Locate the tab on the opposite side of where the
cable is inserted into the lock. Using the spudger,
flip the tab up 90 degrees to release the ribbon
cables.
•Once the locking tabs are flipped upward 90
degrees, slide the ribbon cables out from their
connectors.
•The data cable is also held in place by a locking
socket similar to the touch screen/front panel.
Unlock the socket to release the ribbon cable and
remove it from the display assembly.
•Install the cable on your replacement part by
reversing the above instruction.
