Kobo Aura Rear Cover Replacement

Einleitung

Many Kobo Aura models were released, but this guide covers the original Aura, indicated as model number N514 on the bottom and on the About page in Settings (which should be labelled “About Kobo Aura”).

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Rear Cover

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If you haven't done so already, power off your eReader by sliding and holding the power switch for 3 seconds until the display refreshes to indicate that it has powered off.
When inserting your opening tools/picks at this step, do not insert it in the gap on the front, as this is where the front panel attaches.
Insert it on the side.

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Schritt 2

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Insert your opening tool in the seam, starting at the top.
You could start at the side or the bottom, but you may find that the shell may be harder to pry apart.
If you're only using an opening tool:
Use the tool to undo clips located in these areas.
If you're using both an opening tool and pick:
Use the tool to open a gap small enough that you can slide a pick into
and slide it around the side to undo clips located in these areas.
You may have to switch between the opening tools and picks.

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Schritt 3

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The rear cover can now come off.
The plastic cover for the power switch will usually fall inside or fall out. Don't lose this!
However, the plastic cover for the front light toggle is usually attached to the rear cover, unless it has broken off.