DIY Guide: Acer Iconia Tab A500 Replacement Tutorial

– First things first, grab your trusty black spudger and gently pry open one corner of the case. You’ve got this!

– After you’ve successfully slipped the spudger between the front case and the back case, keep that momentum going all the way around the tablet until the back case pops off completely. You’ve got this!

– Unscrew the 5mm screws that are holding the battery in place, so we can get to the good stuff!

– Grab your trusty Phillips #00 screwdriver and take out those 5mm screws with ease.

– Grab the pointed end of your trusty spudger and gently pop the battery connector off the motherboard—like unplugging a tiny Lego piece!

– The connector will smoothly slide out, no sweat!

– Once you’ve safely set the battery aside, go ahead and take out those two 5mm screws that are keeping the metal plate snugly over the USB port. You’ve got this!

– Locate and remove the silver 5mm screw securing the metal cover near the USB port.

– Pop the blue cable loose by carefully lifting the flap—gentle fingers win the day!

– Take out the 2mm screw holding the speaker down. It’s tiny but mighty, so keep it safe!

– Time to put your device back together! Just retrace your steps and follow these instructions in reverse. You’ve got this!

– If you hit a snag, remember, it’s totally okay to ask for help. You can always schedule a repair.

– You’re almost there! Just a few more steps and you’ll be back in action.