Palm TX Power Button Replacement

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Palm TX Power Button Replacement

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Einleitung

An unresponsive power button is a very common problem. Typically, this problem occurs when the solder between the power button and the motherboard weakens. For more information and other fixing alternatives see the link below:

http://forum.brighthand.com/palm-tx/2358...

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    • Orient the device so that the display faces forward.

    • Remove the stylus from the right side.

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    • Turn over the device so that the back panel faces forward.

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 6.35mm corner screws.

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    • Rotate the device so that the display faces forward.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool with the angled tip pointing downward into the crevice on the left side of the device.

    • Pry along the crevice to loosen the back panel.

    • Repeat this process for the right side.

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    • Carefully pry the back panel to open the device.

    • Be careful not to break the wire that connects the battery pack to the motherboard.

    • When reassembling, snap the back panel back into place and then insert the top cover.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to peel the battery pack from the back panel.

    • The battery pack is glued to the back panel so removing it may require considerable effort.

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    • Use a soldering iron to disconnect the battery wires from the motherboard.

    • For soldering instructions, you can view the Soldering Guide.

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    • Pull straight up on the ribbon cables located on the bottom right of the motherboard to disconnect them.

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    • Lift the mother board out of the device.

    • A weak adhesive attaches the motherboard to the device.

    • The red wire in the picture will not be attached to your device at this point.

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    • Flip the motherboard so that the black rubber cover faces upward. The power switch is in the top right corner.

    • Remove the button with a soldering iron.

    • For soldering instructions, view the Soldering Guide.

Abschluss

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

Tinte & Feder

Spencer Lewson

Mitglied seit: 19/01/11

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2 Kommentare

what do i do after i remove said button?

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what do i do aftert i desolder the button

Dewm -