LeapFrog LeapPad 32400 Screen Replacement

Dernière mise à jour le June 2, 2023

10 - 15 minutes

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Introduction

The LeapFrog LeapPad 32400 has a large front screen which may break or not function properly requiring it to be replaced.

In this guide you will be replacing the screen component for this device. To do this you will be working on both the front and internal components. Caution is to be used when pulling out the screen as it is quite easy to damage or break the outer covering.

Check the troubleshooting page for symptoms to make sure this guide is the best route: LeapFrog LeapPad #32400 Troubleshooting Page

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Étape 1 Battery

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Turn the tablet so the back is facing up.
Remove the battery covers by sliding the covers towards the sides and away from the center of the device.

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Étape 2

Take out the AA batteries from both battery compartments of the device.
Replace batteries as needed.

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Étape 3 Back Panel

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Remove three 7 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the single 6 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the single 10 mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Étape 4

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Use a small plastic opening tool to separate the colored front cover from the white rear cover of the device.
With one hand on the front cover and one hand on the rear cover, start from the bottom of the device and pull the pieces apart.
Once only the top edge remains connected, pull the rear cover backwards away from the front cover and upwards towards the top of the device. This should release the last remaining tabs holding the pieces front and rear cover together.
The most stubborn tabs holding the front and rear together are along the top edge of the tablet around the game cartridge slot. This will most likely be the last area that separates, and it may require a moderate amount of force.

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Étape 5

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Separate the motherboard from the back side of the device by detaching the black and red wire connection from the back cover.
The two pieces that hold the pen in place will become loose. Remove and set aside for reassembly.

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Étape 6 Motherboard

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Remove the single 10 mm screw from the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the single 7 mm screw from the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Étape 7

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Unlatch the two battery terminals using a nylon spudger.

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Étape 8

Remove the single 10 mm screw from the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Étape 9

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Gently lift the motherboard away from the back cover.
Peel back the tape on the display ribbon cable connector.
Gently pull on the display ribbon cable and it should easily slide out of the connecter.
If the connector is properly open, disconnecting the ribbon cable should require little to no force.

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Étape 10 Screen

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Remove the single 8 mm screw from the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Étape 11

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Flip the front cover over so the front screen is visible.
Using an iFixit opening tool, pry off the front black plastic border. Start from the bottom of the black border near the large center button, then make your way around.
Only three of the four sides of the black border have to be removed from the white front cover in order to remove the screen.
Remove the screen from the device.