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Preparation Place the Star Lite Mk V on a soft, protected surface to prevent any scratches or damage.
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Remove the Micro SD Card Tray Insert a pin into the small hole to eject and remove the Micro SD card tray.
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Separate the Display and Backplate Using the plastic pick, gently wedge it between the display and the backplate to begin separating the two components.
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Lift the Backplate Carefully raise the backplate to a 90° angle. Two ribbon cables connect it to the mainboard—disconnect these before fully removing the backplate.
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Remove the Battery Once the backplate is off, begin by disconnecting and removing the battery.
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Disconnect the Display Connector Lift the fine clamp securing the display cable and gently pull the cable out.
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Remove the SSD Unscrew the single screw securing the SSD, then gently pull the drive out of its connector.
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Remove the Speakers Unscrew the two screws securing each speaker. Disconnect the speaker cable from the mainboard.
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Disconnect the Touch and I/O Ribbon Cables Remove the touch and I/O ribbon cables from the mainboard.
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Disconnect the Accelerometer Ribbon Cable
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Detach the Wireless Antennas Using the plastic pick, carefully lift the antenna connectors away from the wireless card.
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Remove the Mainboard Unscrew the five black mainboard screws, then gently lift the board out of the chassis.
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Remove the I/O Board Unscrew the two screws securing the I/O board.
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Lift the Battery The battery is lightly taped down—gently lift it away from the chassis.
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Disassembly Complete Reassembly is the reverse of these steps.
Note: When reattaching the backplate, align the camera opening first, then gently press around the edges to clip it securely back into place.