iFixit - Answers With Device "Nexus 7"

Nexus 7: Place to sell/donate old part for refurbishing?

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 04:01:01 -0700

Does anyone know where you can sell/send failed parts to be refurbished? For example, I have a failed Nexus 7 motherboard that might be repairable by the right micro-miniature repair operation. Perhaps someone knows where you can send parts off to get a second life. This would need to be somewhere trusted to ensure the data off a failed part is properly wiped. I'm curious if anyone has any leads or if iFixit may be looking at that kind of service?

⟐ Commented Kasım 19, 2015 at 4:01 GMT-7

Nexus 7: N7: Won't charging even though charging icon shows it is charging!

Sat, 08 Nov 2014 08:00:02 -0700

I use it since 2012 with no issue. However starting few months ago, the battery is draining while it is being charged. I use the original charger and usb cable, swapping it with my Nexus 4 charger and cable gets the same result. Now the only way to charge it is by opening the case, disconnect the battery cable and charge directly the 2 cells battery as described here.

Asus repair center told me that the motherboard needs to be replaced and will cost me $160. So instead I just bought the replacement motherboard from ebay that costed me $18 and replace it myself using this guideline.

Unfortunately the new motherboard doesn't solve the problem, it is still not charging. Now my question, which other replacement part that likely will solve this problem: motherboard flex cable, audio and usb port charger flex cable or the battery?

Appreciate for any advice, thanks..

| Problem solved. Replaced the usb port charger flex cable. Cost $14.

| Follow this Guide

⟐ Edited Kasım 08, 2014 at 8:00 GMT-7

Nexus 7: My auto-rotate doesn't work

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 14:25:18 -0700

It won't change axis and this makes the screen small for videos. how can I fixit?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 28, 2018 at 14:25 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Touchscreen unresponsive, cable seemingly loose- can I fix this?

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:39:41 -0700

In recent weeks I've noticed the leftsided display cable became "visible". I unfortunately dropped it today but didn't think much of it. Later on it would turn on but the touchscreen is completely unresponsive.

Can I fix this myself? Will I need new parts or this just a loose cable? I'm willing to try this myself.

Thanks!

(It's a 2012 model)

⟐ Answered Mayıs 15, 2026 at 15:39 GMT-7

Nexus 7: What shoid do? It shows charging while its unplugged!

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:30:50 -0700

Last 2 days ago I connect charger to charge tablet ( it was 70%) then after an hour checked again and whoa! 30%!!!!!! Check battery usage and noticed although I connected charger cable but battery drained inverse!

Unplugged it and try another Asus 7 charger and same problem, Battery goes off after 0% and when I plugged again just flicker screen and nothing happend, I tried cleaning USB port, changing cable and charger and done instruction of nexus Google website ( Press power + volume and bluh bluh bluh) even remove battery and charge it separately with power supply then put it back again, tablet switch on again and andrid comes healthy but again it shows charging!!!! no charger and indicate charging!!! I even flashed the whole rom and boot loader, doesnt solved,

I dont know what to do,,, Battery is healthy charger is healthy , usb port is cleaned but problem insist

What do you suggest?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 05, 2022 at 4:30 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Is Chunghwa an OEM for the Nexus 7 display?

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:24:58 -0700

I purchased an "OEM" replacement digitizer+LCD display on ebay and received one manufactured by Chunghwa instead of HYDIS. The seller says that Chunghwa is the "other" OEM for this part but I don't know whether that's accurate. The display seems to work with my disassembled Nexus 7 but I haven't tried to mount it in the original bezel yet.

Should I expect any issues with the Chunghwa part?

⟐ Answered Ağustos 02, 2017 at 10:24 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Any guides on changing the Charging Port?

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:57:55 -0700

I am pretty sure my charging port is screwed up as well as needing a battery replacement. You have a good battery replacement guide will you put up one for the charging port too please?

⟐ Answered Ekim 21, 2015 at 15:57 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Is 'digitizer ribbon cable' of nexus 7 replaceable?

Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:50:51 -0700

I have accidentally cut digitizer ribbon cable of Nexus 7, can it be replaced?

⟐ Commented Ağustos 14, 2015 at 21:50 GMT-7

Nexus 7: I got two broken Nexus7, can I fix one with the other?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:21:34 -0700

Hello there,

I got two Nexus7. One has the LCD screen that doesn't display anything (but it emits sound and seems to be responsive).

The second one has a crack on the glass, and the touchscreen doesn't respond when I touch it (it was perfectly working before I made the crack). Its display still works beside the touch interface.

Can I use the glass of the first one with the LCD screen of the second one? Are they glued/fused together or is it possible to separate them and do such a replacement? And most importantly, do I have any chance to fix the broken touch input by only changing the cracked glass? :)

Thank you,

Ben

EDIT: I tried to open both devices. The display and the glass are welded together and there is no way to separate them without breaking something. BUT, i've been very lucky because I used the display-to-MB connector from the device with the cracked glass in the other one, and it worked again perfectly!

Thanks iFixit for the nice guides, helped me a lot.

⟐ Edited Şubat 26, 2013 at 7:21 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Can you please verify included micro USB to HDMI cable?

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:28:49 -0700

Your tear down guide lists a micro USB to HDMI cable. This is the first mention of the inclusion of this part in association with this device. Can you please confirm that it does indeed come with this accessory? Thank you!

⟐ Answer edited Aralık 21, 2012 at 23:28 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 tablet dropped from my nightstand ,Charging port bent back .

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:51:27 -0700

I was charging my Google nexus 7 tablet asus 1st generation. When it dropped from off of my fan it wasn't a big drop at all .But it landed on my carpet and the usb port bent my charger port back some so i have to apply pressure whenever im charging it i need some help i have no clue how to fix it and its been 4 weeks now since its been dead.

⟐ Answer accepted Temmuz 27, 2021 at 19:51 GMT-7

Nexus 7: cannot get on broadband other devices ok

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:46:59 -0700

Nexus 7 2013 tablet 7" cannot get on line says incognito how do I free it.

⟐ Commented Ocak 29, 2019 at 12:46 GMT-7

Nexus 7: My tablet is not turning on aftre upgrading it

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 16:05:05 -0700

my tablet is not turning on after it is upgraded

⟐ Answered Ekim 22, 2016 at 16:05 GMT-7

Nexus 7: My nexus jumps all over the place

Sat, 22 Oct 2016 14:51:39 -0700

When I try to type. It will pick up the next letter and it will jump all over

⟐ Answered Ekim 22, 2016 at 14:51 GMT-7

Nexus 7: New motherboard does not recognize USB

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 18:14:47 -0700

Replaced the motherboard and everything worked fine until the battery died. It was not charging while I had it plugged in. Now it is dead and will not take a charge and boot. There is no visible damage to the connector or wire from the USB/sound board. Does something on the board have to be reset for it to recognize the USB/ sound board?

⟐ Commented Temmuz 10, 2016 at 18:14 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Don't know waht model it is?

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:32:12 -0700

I want to order an LCD screen for my tablet Nexus 7 but I don't know what model it is and what generation, at he back it has this written at the bottom part

ASUS

CE0560

model:K008 D80KPC413088

FCC ID:MSQK008 IC 356BA-K008

⟐ Answered Nisan 20, 2016 at 10:32 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Can't plug in to charge. Can the charging port be replaced?

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:01:28 -0700

Charging plug will not connect. No plug will work even the original. Port will not allow the plug to connect.

⟐ Answered Kasım 10, 2015 at 10:01 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 blank/black screen ...why?

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 00:28:57 -0700

Hi everyone,

I have a Nexus 7 Model 2012.

The device was not in use for the last 6 months. Today after 3 hours of charging, the screen stays blank/black (after pressing power button), moreover when i connect the tablet to my computer i can hear the "connecting sound" but still no visual (not even the Google logo)

Please help me to solve this issue/problem.

Thanks

⟐ Commented Ekim 29, 2015 at 0:28 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Broken sim card tray

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:17:04 -0700

How do I order a replacement sim card tray for a nexus 7?

⟐ Answered Aralık 19, 2014 at 9:17 GMT-7

Nexus 7: What Hardware Part Is The Actual Memory?

Fri, 30 May 2014 04:06:07 -0700

I would like to know if you could tell me what part the actual memory is in the Nexus 7 (2012). If you can upload a picture or give a link to a picture that shows the part that would be great! ALSO id like to mention my tablet recently stopped working, I charged it with my phone charger and i guess it just didnt want to turn on anymore, Would the problem with this be the battery or what parts do you think are affected?

⟐ Answered Mayıs 30, 2014 at 4:06 GMT-7