Creative Zen X-Fi LCD Screen Replacement

Using a spudger, wedge the tip between the front and back case to pry them apart.

The black rubber button pad can be removed by simply picking it up.

Flip the LCD screen off the midsection plate to gain access to the space around the input button chip.

Using a spudger, pry off the button input chip from the mid-section of the device. To gain best leverage, start at the bottom right corner and level your way up the side of the chip.

Lift open the LCD screen and button input chip to access the entire midsection plate.

Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to unscrew the three 3/16 inch screws that were underneath the button input chip.

Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to unscrew the three 3/16 inch screws that were underneath the LCD screen.

Lift the right edge of the motherboard off the back case.

Using two fingers to grip the edge of the board, slide the motherboard out of the case to the right.

Use two fingers to peel back the edge of the ribbon connector that is glued to the bottom of the LCD screen.

Using a plastic opening tool, unlock the ribbon connector by unlatching the black lever that pins it on the motherboard.

Once the black lever arm is open, pull the ribbon connector out to disconnect the LCD screen.