Introduction
This guide shows how to replace the Nook HD+ motherboard in 7 easy to understand steps. The tools needed to replace this piece of the Nook HD+ are the plastic opening tool, a T5 screwdriver, and tweezers.
No hazards are present in this guide, but be mindful of how rough the motherboard and ribbons are treated.
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Open the plastic frame by wedging the plastic iFixit opening tool under the plastic frame to remove adhesive.
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Pop up all plastic tabs that secure the frame to the chassis.
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Remove twenty 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws that hold the chassis to the back casing using a screwdriver.
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Disconnect battery from motherboard.
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Remove back casing.
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Disconnect the small red and black ribbon connected to the speaker from the white clip on the motherboard.
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No tool is needed. Gently pull on the wires until the piece disconnects.
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Remove two 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws attached to the motherboard using a screwdriver.
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Lift the small foam piece attached to the black strip on the motherboard and gently pull up.
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With the black strip lifted, carefully snap the motherboard out of the plastic pieces holding it down.
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Remove the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
