Einleitung

This guide will show how to replace the motherboard of a Google Pixel Slate (Model #GA00347-US).

For the Google Pixel Slate, the motherboard is responsible for connecting all hardware within the device to the processor. Additionally, it distributes electricity to the power supply and defines other components of the inner system, such as the memory modules, storage devices, and graphics card.

Indicators for a faulty motherboard may include a failed boot-up sequence, slowed performance/glitches, or overheating. If you encounter one of these errors, or any of the errors listed here, you may want to inspect your device's motherboard.

Prior to beginning this repair, make sure the device is turned off completely and disconnected from power.

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    • Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body.

    • Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.

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    It’s so easy to crack the screen here. I recommend using heat to soften the bond and avoid cracking the screen. Ideally a heating pad ($$$), but a heat gun or hair dryer also does the trick. I’ve seen a temperature range of 80-90 C (matching specs from a heating pad). I heated a pizza stone to temperature to make a homemade heating pad. That worked to soften the adhesive here.

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    • Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.

    • Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.

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    • Once the screen is removed, remove the two black, adhesive strips.

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    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black screws that are holding down the copper strip.

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    • Use the T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the seven 3mm screws.

    • Use a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the pink 2mm screw closest to the edge.

    • There is a total of four blue 3mm screws, two black 3mm screws, one pink 3mm screw, and one pink 2mm screw holding down the plate.

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    • Lift and remove the metal plate.

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    • Remove the two speaker plugs, one battery plug, and disconnect the four flat wires from the motherboard.

    • Nylon Tipped Tweezers may be necessary to remove the wires effectively.

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    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two silver screws.

    • Remove the 4 exposed washers from the motherboard and put aside.

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    • Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the motherboard from the device.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Spencer Alonge

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Very helpful, nice and clear steps.

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