Thread: Aura H2O2 H2O Edition 2 screen repair
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Old 03-29-2019, 12:17 PM   #1
drbroom
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Device: Kobo H2O 2
Angry H2O Edition 2 screen repair

Hey all,

I've stupidly managed to break my H2O Edition 2 screen but resting my elbow on it after making the bed. I landed on it and heard a sharp crack. The screen now has 2 horizontal and 2 vertical lines running through it. The comfortlight still turns on when the power button is pressed and turns off when the power button is held.

I've done my best to research this issue but there doesn't appear to be much info on how to repair the H2O Edition 2 on the net. I have a number of questions that will let me know whether to proceed in trying to repair it over purchasing a Clara HD instead.

1. It appears I have broken the glass substrate - if I simply replace the screen will it work again or is the touch mechanism broken?
2. The device was second-hand and had a deep scratch in the screen - will the new screen be scratch-free or merely sit below the already scratched IR layer?
3. Does anyone know the screw type holding the back cover on? I am assuming it's a Torx screw but unsure which screwdriver to purchase.
4. Does it use the same screen as the H2O v1 and can this be purchased on AliExpress?
5. Does it require melting the adhesive off of the bezel like on Edition 1 or is it constructed differently?

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Thank you for your help!

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