CAUTION: Before positioning the tablet with the display panel facing down, make sure the work surface is clear of tools, screws, and any other foreign objects. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the display panel assembly.

1.Place the display panel assembly on a flat surface, display panel side down, with the power button and volume buttons toward you.

2.Unsolder the battery cables from the terminals (1) on the system board.

NOTE: When installing the battery, the battery red/yellow cable should be soldered to the system board “+” terminal, and the battery black cable should be soldered to the system board “-” terminal.

3.Remove the battery (2).

Reverse this procedure to install the battery.

14 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures