VTech InnoTab Max Screen Replacement

Jacob Schioppo and 4 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

30 - 45 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

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This guide will show how to replace the screen in the VTech Innotab Max.

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Cover

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Remove all screw caps from the back panel using a metal spudger.

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Step 2

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Next remove all of the now uncovered screws.
If there is a cartridge in the device make sure to remove it.

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Don’t forget the 2 screws under the cartridge.

Kim Sihota - Jun 15, 2019 Reply

Step 3

Now that all of the screws have been removed, pry the back cover off using a plastic opening tool.

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Step 4

Here you can see the back cover has been fully removed and you can now access the front cover.
To remove the front cover, remove the springs holding the pictured brackets in place, then pull it away.

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Step 5 Battery

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Once the back cover is removed the battery will be located in the bottom right as you can see in the image to the right.

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Step 6

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Tool used on this step:

Plastic Cards

$2.99

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Remove the tape holding down the wires, and carefully pry the battery off of the base of the device.
Pry carefully to avoid damaging the battery. The battery may start to bend slightly, this is normal and not a cause for concern.
It is best to use a plastic card or nylon spudger to remove the battery. Metal tools can puncture a battery, potentially causing a fire.

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The double sided tape used to hold down the battery is overkill. I actually had to slice through it CAREFULLY in order to release the battery.

Kim Sihota - Jun 15, 2019 Reply

Step 7

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Now that the battery is free to be moved, unplug the wire connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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Step 8

The battery is now fully disconnected.

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What type of battery???

Harold W - Sep 8, 2024 Reply

Step 9 Screen

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In order to unlock the screen you need to remove the 4 pins that can be seen in the picture.
To remove simply just turn and pull them out. Use a metal or nylon spudger if they are too small to grip.

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Step 10

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Once the pins are removed the screen should be loose from the frame and only connected by the brown film pictured.

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Step 11

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

$4.99

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In order to completely remove the screen you need to unclip the film from the motherboard by simply using a pair of tweezers and gently pulling.
Be careful not to tear the film when pulling.