[NTLK] MP2000 Back latch

Woody Smith woodysmith at me.com
Mon Nov 10 17:41:30 EST 2014


See disassembly instructions on Frank’s site.
<http://www.pda-soft.de/2x00_disassemble.html <http://www.pda-soft.de/2x00_disassemble.html>>
Clips are not too difficult to replace.
You only need to remove the back cover.

Woody

> On Nov 10, 2014, at 2:04 AM, Forrest Buffenmyer <newtonphoenix at mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
> Are you referring to one of the two small clips on the back of the 2x00 that hold the black display protective cover, once you fold it back?
> 
> You'll have to completely disassemble the device to get to them...the motherboard, display, etc. They're pretty fragile; clearly Apple didn't think they'd be breaking all that often (which, after a drop with the cover open, they usually do).
> 
> I think the order that things break on an MP 2x00 probably is: screen cover clips, serial port access door, hinge pins on screen cover, screen cover release button, serial port.
> 
> Thanks,
> --Forrest
> 
> (Sent from my Hisense Sero 7 Pro...with Einstein)
> 
> Greg Hankins <greg at greghankins.com> wrote:
> 
>> Hi All! 
>> 
>> My MP2000 is missing the top cover latch on the rear of the unit. Anyone have a spare for sale?
>> 
>> Is this a bear to replace?
>> 
>> Thanks! 
>> 
>> Greg
>> 
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