Kindle Fire HD 2013 USB and Aux Port Replacement

Open up the device by using a plastic opening tool in order to avoid damaging the device.

To do so, find the seam along the outer edge of the device and use the plastic tool to pry the back panel up. Doing so may take some force and patience.

The USB port is located at the top of the device.

The Aux port is located at the bottom of the device.

Locate the battery's power ribbon.

Use a nylon spudger to disconnect the ribbon from the motherboard.

After locating the USB port at the top of the device, remove the (2) 3mm T4 Torx screws.

After removing the screws, follow the ribbon to where it connects to the main device.

There is a small tab here that must be lifted up in order to allow the ribbon to be removed without damaging it.

Once the tab has been opened, gently pull the ribbon out and away. The USB port should now be detached completely.

After locating the Aux port at the bottom of the device, remove the (2) 3mm T4 Torx screws.

After removing the screws, follow the ribbon to where it connects to the main device.

There is a tab here that must be opened before the part can be removed. Use the nylon spudger or a finger nail to lift the tab open.

Once the tab is open, gently remove the ribbon. The Aux port should now be detached completely.