Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement

はじめに

Does your Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight no longer charge? Or charge much more slowly than it used to? You may need to replace the charging port.

Before using this guide make sure you check out our trouble shooting page to rule out other issues like the battery.

The charging port is soldered to the motherboard, so it would be easiest to replace the entire motherboard if you have a faulty charging port. However, it is possible to replace the charging port and keep the same motherboard. The following steps will explain how.

Never work on a device that is plugged into a power outlet. Before starting this guide, ensure that the Nook is powered off and the power adapter is disconnected.

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手順1 Power Button

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement, Power Button: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Place the Nook with the screen facing down.

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手順2

Wedge the opening tool between the power button and the upper edge of the device.
Push the opening tool down to pry the power button up.

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手順3

Using your fingers, gently remove the power button.

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手順4 Back Cover

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement, Back Cover: 手順 4、 1の画像 1

Remove the single screw using a T4 Torx screwdriver.

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手順5

Slide the back cover down towards you in the direction of the charging port.

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手順6 Battery

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Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement, Battery: 手順 6、 2の画像 2

Detach the white cable connector from the motherboard.
Remove the battery from the device.

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手順7 Motherboard

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: 手順 7、 1の画像 1

Remove eleven screws from the motherboard using the T4 screwdriver.

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手順8

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Disconnect the orange ribbon cable from the motherboard.
Using your fingers, gently lift the motherboard from the display.

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手順9 Charging Port

Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: 手順 9、 1の画像 1

Flip the motherboard over and locate the charging port.

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手順10

Using a soldering iron, disconnect the charging port from the motherboard.
Use the soldering iron to attach the new charging port to the motherboard.
Be careful with the soldering iron - it is very hot and can damage your hands or the device.