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If your second-generation Kindle screen is cracked, not responding to touch, or has a malfunctioning display, it may be time to replace it. Replace the screen on your Kindle 2 with this installation guide.
Kindle (2nd Gen) LCD displays can be purchased on eBay, AliExpress, Amazon, etc.
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Lay the Kindle face down on a soft cloth to protect its screen.
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Wedge the plastic opening tool in the small opening between the grey plastic and the metal casing.
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Move the plastic opening tool across the opening while pressing down to separate the grey plastic from the metal casing.
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Slide the gray plastic top piece away from the Kindle's metal casing.
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Once the gray plastic top piece is detached from the metal back cover, remove it.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws from the wireless card.
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Use the plastic opening tool to wedge underneath the connection and gently pop off the wire cap.
STEP 7.5 Remove Plastic Protector. There are 16 2.5mm screws keeping it in place. Remove them and the protector will come off easily. I used this guide a few months ago and it had a step here explaining this that now seems to be missing.
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Push your finger down on the last plastic ribbon.
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Slide your finger away from the connector to remove the last ribbon.
This cable's connector also has a hinge that must be opened to put the cable back in properly.
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You don't have to remove this connector to look at the keyboard. Remove it only if you are looking to replace screen.
Also the black connector can be popped open like the other brown ones, before you pull out the connector cable.
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Grab the bottom corner of the motherboard and safely remove it from the Kindle.
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Flip the motherboard over so the screen is facing up.
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Using your fingers, gently pull off the plastic header bar located at the top of the screen attached to the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Great guide!
My replacement screen came with a spudger like the one shown, but it was pretty mangled by the time I got the back off. I had much better luck with another spudger shaped like a guitar pick.
Yeah, the step to remove the inner plastic protector is missing. It is pretty obvious that it needs to happen, but it would be good to include in the guide.
The ribbon for the screen needs to be pushed in further than the other ribbons, and took a bit of wiggling. FYI for others attempting this!
I followed this guide, but the screen is still on the "Amazon Kindle" screen that was on the replacement when it came in the mail. I opened it to ensure the ribbons are all in place. It's fully charged (green light) and the computer can see it as a hard drive. Calibre can also see all the books are still in place. Any ideas what connection I need to recheck to get the replacement screen working? I'd love to get my old Kindle 2 back in business!
Answering my own question in case it helps anyone. It turns out the ribbon for the screen (the last one removed in Step 14) wasn't far enough in the connector. I was trying it with the line about even with the "39" on the board, which wasn't far enough. After the eBay seller kindly gave me some tips, I was able to manhandle the ribbon closer to the connector, and now the screen works great!
In order to be pre-prepared, (I'm pretty sure the double-sided tape holding the screen to the motherboard will need replacement after years of service) is the tape of the fairly thick foam variety or the much thinner plastic ribbon style?
Are replacement screens still available for purchase?
Great guide. Look at the comments at step 14. If anyone is interested, If anyione is still interesed, in March 2017 I bought a replacement screen for US$15 here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-too...
A Finderle - 回复
I had a heck of time using the spudger. I have found that grabbing the corners and using my thumbs to push the plastic away worked like a champ.
teamhudson - 回复
Thanks for this tip, was successful using the thumb method :)
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to help get enough grip with my thumbs, I used a piece of old yoga mat to increase friction between thumbs and the top plastic piece
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For anyone still looking for this in 2020, see my comment here for how to properly remove the back.
Kindle 2 Teardown
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