MNT Pocket Reform OLED Screen Replacement

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MNT Pocket Reform OLED Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the OLED screen in your MNT Pocket Reform laptop.

The OLED screen is the small screen located above the keyboard, attached directly to the system controller. If the screen is distorted or not working, you may need to replace it.

To replace the main display, follow this guide.

Tools

Parts

MNT Reform Keyboard OLED Module

Step 1

If you've installed an operating system, follow the appropriate steps to safely shut down the laptop.
If you've not yet installed an operating system, or the laptop is not responsive, you can shut it down with these steps:
Turn on the OLED screen by pressing the Hyper key (diagonal arrow) and Enter at the same time.
Use the arrow keys to select Power Off on the OLED screen.
Press Enter to shut down the laptop.
Disconnect all cables from the laptop.

Step 2

Use a small tool, like a SIM eject tool or a bent paperclip, to turn off the standby power switch by sliding the switch away from the headset jack.
The standby power switch is located in a small recess on the same side as the headset jack.

Step 3

Place the laptop on your work surface so the bottom cover, with the regulatory info box, is facing up.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the bottom cover.

Step 4

The bottom cover is made of printed circuit board (PCB) material. Press gently but firmly near an edge when applying the suction handle to avoid breaking the cover.
Apply a suction handle to the bottom cover.
Use the suction handle to lift the bottom cover off of the laptop.
Alternatively, you can use a thin prying tool to lift the cover, or tilt the laptop until the cover falls out.
During reassembly, place the bottom cover on the laptop so the info box is opposite the hinges.

Step 5

Be careful not to damage the lithium-polymer batteries when working around them with metal tools. If the batteries are damaged or deformed in any way, take appropriate precautions.
Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the batteries' sliding connectors from the charger board.

Step 6

Lift the batteries out of the frame.
During reassembly, install the batteries so the foam stickers face up, the sides of the batteries with wires are towards the hinges, and the wires run towards the middle of the laptop.

Step 7

Place the bottom cover on the laptop.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the bottom cover with the six 4.8 mm‑long screws.

Step 8

Flip the laptop so the top cover with the MNT logo is facing up.
Open the laptop so the screws securing the keyboard bezel are easily accessible.

Step 9

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the keyboard bezel.

Step 10

Insert a spudger or your finger into the gap between a hinge and the display bezel.
Pry up the display bezel until you can grab it with your fingers.

Step 11

There are four strong magnets under the keyboard bezel at the bottom of the frame. These can stay in place during the repair, but you can remove them to avoid losing them.
Lift and remove the keyboard bezel.
During reassembly:
If you removed the magnets, make sure they are installed so they attract the magnets under the display bezel.
Make sure the side of the keyboard bezel with countersunk (conically shaped) screw wells is facing up.

Step 12

Remove the trackball from its housing and place it somewhere where it won't roll away.

Step 13

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 5.0 mm‑long screws securing the OLED screen.
Note that these are round-top "cheesehead" screws instead of the flat-topped countersunk screws used everywhere else. Make sure to use the correct screws during reassembly.

Step 14

There is still a ribbon cable under the OLED screen. Do not attempt to completely remove the screen yet.
Lift the OLED screen and rotate it so you can access the ribbon cable underneath it.