Viewsonic gTablet UPC300-2.2 LCD Screen Replacement

Using your spudger or metal tweezers, work the rubber screw covers out of their sockets, found on each of the four corners of the back cover.

Using a PH00 screwdriver, remove the 5.8mm screws found beneath each rubber cover (4 total).

Using the flat end of your prying tool, work the back cover away from the rest of the gTabet.

Starting near the charging port, work in one direction around the perimeter of the device.

Lift off back cover to reveal the interior of the device.

The battery is the large black square that dominates much of the device interior.

There is tape holding several wires in place. This must be removed before the battery can be removed. Peel it gently; you will want to use it later.

Using a PLASTIC tool of your choice, push both ends of the power cable connector, one at a time, away from its housing. This will slowly wiggle the connector out of place.

Using tweezers, remove the protective foam backing arch from the front-facing camera.

Pull the camera out of its housing and move it aside.

Gently lift the battery up and away from the rest of the device and set it aside.

Disconnect the LCD Video cable, shown to the right of the battery power housing. Gentle application of pliers is acceptable for this extra large connector.

Two additional connections must be undone before moving on. One can be found to the right of the front facing camera housing on the motherboard. It is small; treat it gently.

An identical connection can be found next to the antenna connection of the motherboard, diagonally across from the one you just disconnected.

Now all necessary wire connections have been undone and the motherboard can safely be removed.

The motherboard is mounted to the chassis by 8 screws, which must be removed.

Gently lift the motherboard away from the remainder of the device. Set aside in an anti-static bag if you have one. If not, avoid placing it on surfaces prone to static shocks (fabric or metal for instance).

There is another circuit board affixed to the LCD chassis (back covering) that must be removed before the chassis can be unscrewed.

The glue holding this component on is strong; it takes patience to pry off the plastic covering without separating it from the electronics inside. Pry with a spudger in small increments. With patience, it will come undone.

Finally, begin removing the chassis of the LCD screen by removing the 6 screws (4.5mm) found around the perimeter of the chassis with a PH00 screwdriver. The sevelth screw, circled in yellow, is stationary and must simply be loosened.

Remove the LCD Chassis. Notice the antenna and accompanying wire stay attached.

Lift the LCD screen from the "top" of the device (the long side with the front facing camera). There is a small piece of double sided tape holding it in place on the bottom; continue lifting to free it.