Dell Streak 7 Screen Replacement

ID: 72836

Description: Use this guide to replace the screen on your...

Steps:

1. Insert the spudger under the capacitive button panel, and slide the spudger all the way around.
2. You will want to heat up the screen edges with the iOpener to help facilitate removal.

3. Remove the button cover by lifting the cover away from the tablet.

4. Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws.

5. With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws.

6. Using the spudger, insert it under the black side panel. Slide the spudger all the way around until the cover piece comes off.
7. With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.

8. Use the spudger to go along the edges of the device and pop out the latches securing the display to the case.

9. Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking
10. Disconnect the ribbon cables by unlocking the connector and pulling the cable out slowly.
11. Make sure all the cables are unplugged before opening the device completely. Failure to do so might lead to broken or torn cables.

12. Using the screwdriver, remove the 3mm Torx T5 screws around the metal housing.

13. Using tweezers, peel off the tape securing the screen to the metal cage around it.

14. Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking
15. Pull out the ribbon cables through the opening in the metal cage.
16. Lift up the metal cage surrounding the screen by swinging the cage from one side.

17. Remove the screen by lifting the screen from the front glass.