Introduction

This guide will allow you to replace the motherboard if it is burnt up or to upgrade.

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    • Remove the white sticker covering the screws (if applicable).

    • Use the PH1 screwdriver to remove the four 2 mm screws from the the backside of the device.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool along the seam of the back case.

    • Gently slide the plastic opening tool along the entire seam popping the clips free.

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    • Carefully lift the back case and remove the smartcard ribbon from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the ten 3mm screws with a PH00 screwdriver from the shield.

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    • Remove the grey docking station port cover.

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    • Gently slide the plastic opening tool along the entire seam popping the clips free.

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    • Lift the shield away from the device and remove the fingerprint scanner's ribbon from the motherboard.

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    • Pull up the cord that connects the battery to the motherboard

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    • Remove seven 1mm screws using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect upper peripheral ribbons from motherboard.

    • Disconnect left peripheral ribbon from motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the battery from the casing.

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    • Remove three 3mm screws using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove all of the ribbon connector cables from the motherboard using an ESD-safe spudger.

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    • Gently pry up the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the foil tape under the motherboard to reveal the connector.

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    • Remove the clip holding in the connector with an ESD-safe spudger.

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    • Remove the connector with an ESD-safe spudger.

Conclusion

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

Casey

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step16, that metal clip is supposed to be lifted up, not departed away

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