Kindle Touch Bezel Replacement

Written By: Jerome Narine

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will cover how to remove and replace the bezel on a Kindle Touch and requires using a plastic opening tool and PH00 screwdriver.

Use the plastic opening tool to undo the ten plastic clips around the back panel of the Kindle.

Wear work gloves as the tool can easily slip and stab you in the hand.

There are four tabs on each side.The two nearest the top are open at the top, hence they slide out (back towards the power connector end.

This is important in the reassembly stage:

1. Align the back cover about 0.75 cm away from the top

2. Hold the top half of the cover flat against the unit, and flex the cover away from the case a little at the bottom

3. Slide the top and the first two clips parallel to the case

4. snap the remaining bottom clips in place

Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 4 mm screws to access the front plate.

Use the plastic opening tool to pry the bezel from the top and sides
The bottom of the bezel will be glued, so be careful when sliding the clips out.
The clips can be easily bent, so do not try to force them out. If you do bend some, they can be bent back.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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I want to paint The bezel white. Will it come back and fit perfectly after the removal I have to make?