How to Apply the Power Button Board and Interconnect Cable Adhesive in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader

Введение

Use this guide to replace the adhesive underneath the power button board and the interconnect cable in your Kobo Libra Colour eReader.

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If you're transferring your power button board to a new screen, skip to this step.
Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the remaining adhesive at the power button board's spot on the frame.

Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to the power button board's spot on the frame.
Use a spudger to scrape off the adhesive residue.
Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to wipe down the spot.
Make sure the spot is as clean as possible so the replacement adhesive sits evenly on the frame.

Repeat the same adhesive removal procedure for the remaining adhesive at the interconnect cable's spot on the frame.
Wait for the frame to dry completely before continuing.

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Peel the power button board adhesive strip off its yellow liner to expose the adhesive underneath.
If you don't have the pre-cut adhesive strip, you can use a thin double-sided tape like Tesa tape to replace it.

Apply the adhesive strip—sticky side down—to its spot on the frame, making sure it's aligned properly around the alignment pegs.

Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the adhesive strip and adhere it.
Peel off the white liner to expose the top adhesive.

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Repeat the same adhesive application procedure for the interconnect cable adhesive strip.
If you don't have the pre-cut adhesive strip, you can use a thin double-sided tape like Tesa tape to replace it.

Reconnect the interconnect cable to the power button board.
Place the power button board on its spot on the frame, making sure it sits properly on its alignment pegs.
Use the flat end of a spudger, or your finger, to press down the power button board and adhere it.

Reconnect the interconnect cable to the motherboard.
Use your finger to press the cable onto its adhesive and adhere it to the frame.
Return to the original guide and continue reassembly, skipping steps you did for this procedure.