Ador - Touch Screen Replacement

Tools

1. Torx T8 driver
2. 3mm Allen key
3. Phillips screwdriver 
4. Scraper or flat-head screwdriver 
5. Marker pen
6. Tweezers

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Step 1 -
Turn off the machine, remove the power cord, and flip the machine

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Step 2 - Mark the rubber foot and screw close to the USB port

The purpose of marking is that this foot's screw will be shorter than others and it has to be in the same position.

 

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Step 3 - Unscrew these bottom screws

T8 screw x 6pcs ＆ 3mm HEX screw x 4pcs

 

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Step 4 - Flip the machine and unscrew the side screws

T8 screw x 2pcs

 

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Step 5 - Mark the screw holes on both sides with the pen

The purpose is to remind yourself that the marked sides will be facing the work area when assembling.

 

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Step 6 - Move the module seat towards the fan to the end

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Step 7 -
Lift the upper frame with both hands and place it on the studs.

(Be careful not to get the wires stuck by the frames.)

 

Example of frame sitting on the studs:

 

Lifting example video (The video was shot inside the machine)：

 

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Step 8 - Fold the 3M foam tape toward the screen

 

 

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Step 9 - Mark the USB-C cable

The reason is that the USB-C has to be plugged in the correct direction, so the original direction will be known by marking when assembling. (The marked side should be facing the work area.)

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Step 10 -
Take a picture to record all the original positions of the cables.

The purpose is to remind yourself of the cables' positions in order to plug them back in correctly.

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Step 11 - Remove the flat cables, USB-C, and WIFI antenna

Please note that for the flat cables, there are clips locking the cables, open the clips to remove the flat cables.

 

USB-C & WIFI antenna locations：

 

All removed：

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Step 12 - Unscrew these Phillips screws to remove the RK board

 

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Step 13 - Use a scraper or flat-head driver to pry out the screen

 

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Step 14 - Use tweezers to remove the WIFI antenna along with its tape from the old screen and keep it for later action.

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Step 15 - Remove the 3M foam tape and keep it for later action

(If the new screen comes with foam tape, please skip this step.)

 

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Step 16 -
Place the WIFI antenna on the new screen at the left-bottom corner

 

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Step 17 -
Remove the tape film from the new screen. Place it into the frame.

The direction is as in the photo below, the cables have to be on the left (RK board side).

 

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Step 18 - Insert the flat cables into the new RK board.

Please note that the clips on the board have to be opened for the cables to be inserted.

 

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Step 19 - Screw back the screws to fix the new RK board

 

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Step 20 - Plug in the USB-C and the WIFI antenna

Please note that the USB-C has to be in the original direction as the photo taken in Step 10. 

 

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Step 21 - Put the 3M foam tape back in place

 

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Step 22 - Restore the position of the upper frame

Please note that the marked screw holes have to be facing the work area.


Restoring the frame：

 

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Step 23 - Turn the machine on and test the touch function

Please be careful not to press the "Control".

• If the screen doesn't show anything, please re-plug the flat cables.
  Step 7 - Step 12 >> Lift the frame and remove the RK board.
  Step 18 - Step 22 >> Replug the cable, re-install the RK board, and turn on the machine.
  
  
• If it can be turned on normally, but the touch doesn't work, please check the USB-C's direction.
  (Step 7 & Step 20)

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Step 24 - Screw the side screws

 

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Step 25 - Turn off and flip the machine. Screw all the screws at the bottom

Please note that the marked foot and screw will have to be in a position close to the USB ports.

Suggestion:
It is better not to fully tighten the screws at first as some screws might be misaligned and unable to have the screws put in. Therefore, it is recommended to tighten all the screws after all the screws are installed.

 

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Step 26 - Flip the machine. Move the module seat back and forth

• If it can be moved without a problem, the replacement is then finished successfully.
  
  
• If it is stuck, or it can't be fully pushed towards the fan, please try to loosen the rubber foot screw close to the USB ports and try moving the module seat again.
  
  

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