Ador - Touch Screen Replacement – FLUX Help Center

Tools

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

Step 1

Turn off the machine, remove the power cord, and flip the machine.

Step 2

Mark the rubber foot and screw that are 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.

Step 3

Unscrew these bottom screws.
(T8 screw x 6pcs ＆ 3mm HEX screw x 4pcs)

Step 4

Flip the machine and unscrew the side screws (T8 screw x 2pcs)

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.

Step 6

Move the module seat towards the fan to the end.

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)：

Step 8

Fold the 3M foam tape toward the screen.

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 it when assembling. (The marked side should face the work area.)

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.

Step 11

Remove the flat cables, USB-C, and WIFI antenna.
Please note that the flat cables have clips locking them. Open the clips to remove the flat cables.

USB-C & WIFI antenna locations：

All removed：

Step 12

Unscrew these Phillips screws to remove the RK board.

Step 13

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

Step 14

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

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.)

Step 16

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

Step 17

Remove the tape film from the new screen. Place it into the frame.
The direction is as in the photo below, and the cables have to be on the left (RK board side).

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.

Step 19

Screw back the screws to fix the new RK board.

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.

Step 21

Put the 3M foam tape back in place.

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：

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)

Step 24

Screw the side screws.

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.

Step 26

Flip the machine. Move the module seat around to see if it can be moved freely.

If the seat can be moved without a problem, the replacement is then finished successfully.

If the seat is stuck or can't be fully pushed towards the fan, please proceed to Step 27.

Step 27

Try to loosen the rubber foot screw close to the USB ports and try moving the module seat again.

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