Introduction
In cases where the device is not responding, this guide will help you replace the motherboard.
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Place the tablet on a flat surface, facing upwards.
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Starting from the portholes, use the plastic opening tools to remove the back cover of the tablet from the top half.
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Being cautious of the wire connecting the speaker and the motherboard, place the front and back portion of the tablet close in proximity.
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Locate the five 3.5 mm black screws on the motherboard.
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Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws, place them in an appropriate location.
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Carefully peel off the tape covering the circuit boards and blue ribbons. The tape can be disposed or saved for reuse.
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After removing the tape, two blue ribbon wires can now be accessed. To disconnect, gently lift up the plastic ZIF tabs covering the wires.
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Upon lifting the tab, the ribbons can now be safely pulled out of their connections.
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Locate the two wires connecting the speaker to the motherboard.
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Use a soldering iron to desolder the red and black wires from their sockets.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
