.. _l5_screen_replace:

Screen replacement
==================

#. Disassemble the phone and remove the sticker.
   It may be helpful to use a hairdryer or heat gun on low heat to loosen the adhesive.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/1_Sticker.jpg
      :alt: Disassemble the phone
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Identify the hole where the display cable enters.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/2_Hole.jpg
      :alt: Identify the hole
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Align a small blunt tool that fits in the hole.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/3_Position.jpg
      :alt: Align
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. After heating up the chassis with a hot plate, press it down on the blunt tool.

   .. warning::
      The screen may crack; use heat resistant cloth or gloves.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/4_Press.jpg
      :alt: Press down on the tool
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Prepare the screen by removing the blue stickers.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/5_RemoveBlue.jpg
      :alt: Remove the sticker
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Remove the white backing on glue.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/6_RemoveWhite.jpg
      :alt: Remove the glue
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Align the screen display cable with the hole in the chassis.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/7_Align.jpg
      :alt: Align the cable
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Press the screen into the chassis.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/8_Place.jpg
      :alt: Press the screen
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. Use a clamp or place a flat, heavy object (such as a large book) on the device overnight.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/9_Weight.jpg
      :alt: Place heavy objects
      :class: no-scaled-link

#. If there is glue seeping out at the edge, it can be scraped off with a plastic tool.

   .. image:: ../images/replace_screen/10_Clean.jpg
      :alt: Scrap off glue with a plastic tool
      :class: no-scaled-link