Kindle Fire HD8 Screen Replacement - It's Easy!
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- Опубліковано 17 кві 2021
- Our kids must have stepped on their kindle that Uncle Zack bought for them. We thought it was trashed. We looked around on UA-cam for a way to fix it and sure enough there were a couple videos. Most of which were really long. We bought a kit from Amazon (see link below) and today we install it. Believe it or not, it is really easy. Should take about 30-45 minutes to do. Mainly because you need to heat the glass to make the adhesive loosen up. Don't make the same mistake I did and try to pry it off... use the small suction cup with a loop to remove the glass after you have warmed it up. Some videos said you could probably use a hair drier. Maybe that would work, if you give it enough time. I used a heat gun. Within no time, the adhesive was soft and the glass came out. Watch as I install this new digitizer... I call it a screen. Thanks for watching. More videos on the way!
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Took me a lot longer than you - more like two hours - but I got it done, and it works! I have a bit newer tablet and there were seven or eight screws to remove, and the camera is in a different place. Turns out it wouldn't have been necessary to remove any ribbons other than the one that connects the screen to the motherboard; just a little wiggle room there was all that was needed to get the new ribbon through. I was worried about getting those ribbons back in and properly connected, though it turned out okay. This isn't a criticism of the video at all - best video out there and I couldn't/wouldn't have tried without your help! But just for later viewers, maybe they could avoid what seemed like an unnecessary step for our particular device.
I hope folks take a minute to read your comment snowyminnesota6028. Thanks for taking the time to share. Kevin
@@MillGapFarms You're so gracious. Thanks again for posting this.
Great video. After months of nervousness, I finally DID this. And it worked. Took about 2 hours following step by step and pausing with any nervousness. Was it EASY? Nope. Not by a long shot. But it was doable with time and patience. THE CATCH: My tablet was 10th generation. The shape of the circuit board was different inside...but I was still able to figure it out. You're looking for the SAME exact cables that the video mentions. The cables were in different locations, but they were the same in all other respects.
Some tips:
1. Use a heat gun on low temp. If using a blowdryer, remember that you really need to get the tablet edges you're prying warm-to-touch and almost uncomfortable to hold with your hands. This makes the old touchscreen removal much smoother.
2. When removing the old touch screen, start on the LONG side near the middle. This allows the old screen to flex instead of cracking up.
3. If you use a blade to lift the old screen, you will likely cut the cable for the old screen. Not a problem, but expect this. Your new screen will have the replacement cable already attached.
4. The reason you need to loosen the circuit board is that the cable connector for the new screen will not fit through the tablet's frame without shifting the board! To shift the board, remove all screws and disconnect all cables EXCEPT the battery connector (2 red and 2 black wires). This seems to be true for MULTIPLE versions of the HD8. The number of screws may be different, but the process is the same.
If you plan to be doing these DIY repairs often, get one of the helpers with clips, arms, and a magnifying glass. It eases stress significantly. It also helps to ensure you can zoom in on cable to see if they are connected properly AND the helper arms can help to ensure you don't accidentally tug on or damage cables as well. Will post a link below.
When we get comments like yours Reggaerocket, it inspires us to make more videos of what we do on our farm. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Great video ! Cute lil daughter and you seem like an AWESOME father !!! Thx again Paul
Wow, thank you! Your comments encourage me to be a better dad. Thanks for watching our video and sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Amazing video, saved the day with the close up shots, the details, and the tips! Thank you sir!
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching Mr. McKenny. Kevin
Thanks for sharing! I found this really useful.
I'm glad it helped you Gar. Until I did it for myself, I didn't know what I was getting into. Our kids are still using the tablet. It was fun to be able to fix it and continue using it. Thanks for watching and sharing your comment! Kevin
Your video was very helpful. Thank you so much for making this video.
Glad to do it. They always help me when I have to do the same project twice. Thanks for watching and commenting! Kevin
Thanks for the instructions. Followed them to the end and got the job done. Many thanks and keep up the good work.
Glad it helped! I've got to do another one soon and I'll probably watch the video too! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. That means a lot to me. Kevin
Thank you so much for this video! I successfully was able to replacement my friend's tablet screen without breaking anything. Thank you!!
You made my day Miracleylonfoun1022! Thanks for watching and leaving your success story. I'm glad this helped you. Our kids broke the other one we have and I get to do it again! Kevin
Thank you the motherboard part helped out so much gonna fix my kids tablets tonight
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching our videos and sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Great job!! 🎉
Thank you for taking a minute to leave your thoughts This Chicks Mobile Repair! You made my day! Kevin
that you for this video. I would also recommend wearing gloves as well as glasses when removing the screen. I just replaced my sons and ended up with a few tiny glass splinters! But this video was great thanks for going step by step
Great suggestion! That makes good sense! Thanks for watching and sharing your idea! This is how we grow... or stay safe to grow! Kevin
Attempting this when amazon decide to turn up - shout out to all the dads whose daughters pads broke today ❤
Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching our video! And leaving your comment. Kevin
Funny… I was fixing mine for my daughter too. Great fathers think alike.
Right on! Thanks for watching! And sharing your thoughts! Kevin
Excellent.
Thank you for watching! And leaving your comment. Kevin
Good video. Gave me the confidence to replace my screen. Although I would suggest showing removal off ribbons, side clip and camera before explaining that they all need to go back in would bave helped a good bit.
@ScottThomposn-eg-2kb, thanks for the tip. I hope I don't have to do this again anytime soon. But, if I do, I will surely take your comment to heart and show these parts. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Kevin
Thank you
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Kevin
I'll probably give it a go. I've fixed a lot of cellphones and this is very similar. Suggestion: lose the music in your videos.
You will have great luck. Take your time and be careful with the ribbon connector. I did some electronic repairs in the Marines but that was a long time ago... Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts! Kevin
Looking to change my LCD from my tablet. Can I follow your steps to accomplish this task?
If I did so can you! Any questions, send them in the comments. Kevin
What a great video you made , just a thought might it be a idea to release the same video again but instead of call it a digitizer in the title call it a screen, as most folk would call it a screen and be searching screen. I re titled my video of same and has done pretty good. Any how brilliant video.
Richie, Thanks for the insight. I'll do that and see what happens! I appreciate the time you took to share this with me! Kevin
I need one for my fire hd 10, 9th gen. But I can not find any that come with the right glue or that tape....
I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. We run a small farm in the mountains of VA and this is a busy time of year for us. Have you tried amazon? That's where we got ours. You are welcome to visit our website and email through there... www.millgapfarms.com. Thanks for watching and posting your thoughts. Kevin
Great video, thank you! Although at the end you removed the screen protector. It'd be better to leave that on with kids using 😊 I'm assuming you thought it was just an installation scratch guard.
That is exactly what I thought it was. Next time I do it, I'll leave it on. Thanks for watching and taking the time to let me know. Kevin
Hey reggaerocket I got a question I kinda just pry it off idk did I break something?
Rthythmical Flow, You might be able to contact Reggaerocket by going to his channel and in the "about section" sending him an email. He may not see this post. On a side note, it is easy to break things during this installation. I don't know of a way to tell unless you put it back together and see. Heat seems to make things less likely to break in certain processes. Thanks for watching and posting your comment. Kevin
Do you have to remove all 4 of the screws, unplugged other parts just to replace the screen? Is it really necessary?
Mr. Nguyen, that is a good question. If you can get it in without removing them, you would be better off. The less invasive the better. Believe it or not the new screen has worked ever since. Thanks for the question and watching our video. Kevin.
Dang it! I tried this just a few days ago and when I tested the new digitizer, there were so many lines on the screen that it was unusable! Wonder if I scratched one of the little ribbons or got finger prints on the connectors or something?!! I got the exact same screen and kit as you did. Such a bummer it didn't work for me! Thanks for the video. Looks like such a simple task to perform but I messed it up somehow!
Ryan, A big part of doing this for me was taking my time and wearing reading glasses to do it. I may have worn a headlamp too. What is possible is you could have gotten a wire bent in the ribbon connector. As I'm thinking about it, there is a chance you did not get the ribbon connector installed all the way. That could keep the digitizer from working properly. Before I tossed it, I would go back in and look at the connectors. I tested it before I put it all together. Thanks for watching our videos and commenting! Kevin
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@@MillGapFarms Yup. Those lines are either a damaged LCD cable/connector OR the connectors were not properly reseated.
@@reggaerocket They pulled to hard on the LCD cable, and it separated from the LCD.
@@jamestroske2513 "dameged LCD cable".
I replaced my sons screen and it all went well, but the touch function is not working? Any tips?
Thanks for watching our video. I would check the ribbon connectors. Beyond that I cannot think of what could be the cause unless you’ve got a bad replacement glass. Kevin
I followed your instructions and have replaced the screen. However, it does not respond to my touch at all. I have removed the cover and double all the connections and everything is set correctly. But I can’t figure out why it won’t respond to my tough. Please help!
It is very likely that the screen you got is bad. I've seen this happen one time before. Another problem could be with the ribbon connectors. If they get a wrinkle, scratch or are torn, it will not work properly. Look at them very close. If you have more thoughts or question let me know. Kevin
Replacement operation was a failure for me. Watched the video closely, and about six times - since there are no instructions with the replacement screen. Removing the glass was a challenge, I had to use a hair dryer, the glass cracked and shattered quite a bit. I did not understand why you needed to loosen and disconnect the boards, then realized the digitizer has a connector thing on it. It seems that I knicked the LCD panel along the edge during glass removal, which may be why the screen would not turn back on. I think I reconnected everything correctly.... Hopefully newbies like me out there will have better luck. My kindle fire 8 is at the bottom of my trash can.
Robert, I'm a newbie like you. I don't have any experience with replacing screens. Part of the reason I do videos like this one is to help me remember how I did the operation. Good or bad. I posted it thinking others could use it too. This Kindle is still working. Since I've replaced this screen our other Kindle Fire is still working too. Thankfully. I will pin your comment so folks who want to do this understand I'm not a pro. I'm just like them. I think You Tube gives us the opportunity to help one another, especially in situations like these. I am glad you shared your comments. I'm sorry the solution didn't work out for you. Kevin
Was hard to tell what was going on with the connectors in the video. Removing the top one was difficult. Had to use a heat gun to loosen the glue
I am so sorry about that. I hope there is not a next time for me but if there is, I will definitely do a better job of showing more details. Thanks for taking a minute to share your thoughts! Kevin
Okay, I did all that. I didn't see anything about disconnecting the battery. The tablet used to turn on, but the touch screen didn't work. New digitizer, but now the tablet does not even turn on. Any suggestions?
How could you tell it was on if the digitizer didn’t work? Have you charged it up since you changed out the digitizer? I would pull the ribbon and try it again. I am pretty sure I disconnected the battery. Kevin
@@MillGapFarms Screen never came on, although it used to, but was not responsive to finger motion. So I changed out the digitizer. Could I have fried the motherboard by not disconnecting the battery? The ribbon on the digitizer "seems" secure. Battery was full when I started. By the way, excellent tutorial you have there.
Z, That is a possibility. Another possibility is static electricity. Even the slightest bit could fry a chip. If it were my project, I would start all over. Take your time and pull it all a part then put it all back together. I watched the video again and did not see where I disconnected the battery. I remember being very nervous during this repair. One of my mantras in this sort of thing is to remove the least amount of stuff possible. Less opportunity for breaking something. If after you re install it, and it doesn't work after that, don't throw it away. Search out another one on FB market place and keep the digitizer for the next one. I would guess you could find one very inexpensively there or maybe on craigs list. I'm sorry this happened. Thanks for watching my video! K
Ya I guess I'm not meant to take anything apart. The little ribbon for the digitizer I broke the connector off the motherboard
I'm sorry John C. I was lucky that didn't happen to me. Sadly the screen got broke again. And I don't think I'm going for round two on this one. Thanks for watching and leaving your thoughts! Kevin
Hi, does that tablet turns on when you start fixing the broken screen on the tablet?
Thanks for watching Bob. I don't recall seeing it turn on until after I got the screen installed. And believe it or not, it's still working! Hope your repair goes smoothly. I appreciate the question. Kevin
@@MillGapFarms I got a amazon fire 8 with a not working screen so I wonders if just replacing the glass of the screen like the one in the video will help.
Bob, I had a comment on this video where a fellow said the cost of a new 8 vs replacing the screen is not worth the work. For me it was but in your case, you don't know what's causing the screen to not work. I would probably buy a new kindle 8 on ebay. If the glass were broken, I would buy a replacement glass. I hope this reasoning helps. Thanks for watching and posting your comment. Kevin
I used some tape on the screen to stop it from shooting glass all over.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing Jamie H! Kevin
Great video, however, I determined I could never do it. I'm too nervous. Ill take to a professional. 😊
Ms. Pinkerton, Thanks for taking a minute to share your thoughts. I like to post videos of things that we do on the farm. Fixing things is definitely a big part of it! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Hope your repair goes well! Kevin
Informative but your little girl stole the show!!
It's so hard to work with kids!!!!! Thanks for watching. And commenting! Kevin
Ok. Buying a new one....
As they get older PT Turboe, it seems to make sense to buy a new one. This was a fund adventure and a couple years later, it still works. Proof positive, anyone can do this! Kevin
I need to do this my son just broke his he is autistic.
I would consider a screen protector after you are finished. Our kids broke another one. I need to fix it again. It was in a case but no screen protector. Good luck with yours. Let us know how it goes. Thanks for watching and posting your comment. All the best, Kevin
Great video but my advice for others trying is to not try:) Just buy new, it's not worth the hassle and the screens on these are sensitive.
Thanks for watching and sharing. Kevin
This is very far from easy.
I'm sorry this was not as easy as you think. It was daunting at first but by the end, it was easier than many repairs on our farm. And it's still working. Thanks for taking the time to watch our video and leaving your thoughts. Kevin
Never use a knife. Never ever.
At $132.99 for a new bundle or $89.99 for just the unit. It is really not even worth fixing.
Amazon has never had good tablets. Cheap junk.
James, Thanks for watching our video. I'm not sure what you mean by "has no clue". Is there an easier way to replace this? I don't know exactly how long it's been since I did this but the kindle is still working well. If there is an easier way, please let me know. We are all learning here. Thanks Kevin
@@MillGapFarms You maybe learning. I am a expert. Sorry, but, never use a knife when trying to pry elctronics apart. You should not have shown it to people on the video. People see it, people think they can do it with a knife.
Thanks for your reply. Hopefully folks will reach the comments and see your. Thanks for sharing!
James Troske, the thing is that many people don't live in places where replacing a kids tablet is that simple. In my case, it would cost close to $180 by the time shipping is factored in. And that's just for the bare unit. In this case, repairing a digitizer actually does make sense.
@@reggaerocket For one you need to check your math. Its is $132.99 with free shipping for he bundle and for just $89.99 with free shipping. They are junk tablets, period. The bundle only includes a $10 dollar case. So it still does not make any sense to repair them. I live in a rural area, so try again.
Wheres the ribbon for the digitizer go? Iv been watching videos to try figure this out with no success
Thanks for watching and asking the question. At 3:03 I talk about the ribbons. Is that what you are asking about? If you look at 7:14 you will see the ribbon at the top of the unit. it's got some gold around it. that has to come over from the other side of the board and plugged in on the back side. Let me know if this is as clear as mud. Thanks kevin
@@MillGapFarms thanks so much I figured it out in the end managed to get my fingernail under it and remove it, all ready for assembly for when my parts arrive.
You had me scared for a minute. I had to go back and watch it again to make sure I was sharing the correct information. I'm glad it worked out. Thanks for watching our video! Kevin