The Axim X30 was a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) device manufactured by Dell in 2003 and was the first model to include the Windows Mobile Second Edition operating system. The PDA features a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen and runs on a 320 MHz PXA270 processor. The TFT touchscreen is a delicate device that breaks easily when dropped. Replacing the TFT touchscreen means completely dismantling the device. Doing this yourself will void its service warranty.
Instructions
1. Turn off the Axim X30 device and place it face down. Use a thin, flat head screwdriver to pry the rubber screw covers from the back of the device. Remove the four Torx screws revealed by the screw covers.
2. Flip the Axim over and pry the front bezel off of the device with a flat head screwdriver. The bezel is the main plastic piece on the front side of the PDA. Flip the device over and remove the back housing to reveal the main circuit board.
3. Locate the black, plastic piece on the upper section of the circuit board. Remove its four retaining Phillips-head screws. Lift the black piece out of the phone to reveal the main hard drive and TFT video cable.
4. Unplug the multi-colored video cable from its connector on the circuit board. Flip the device over so the screen is facing upward. Lift the TFT touchscreen out of its compartment. Throw away the broken screen.
5. Reverse this procedure to install the new touchscreen.
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