Hover-1 Liberty Wheel Motor Replacement

Written By: Eduardo Miranda
  • Comments: 6
Hover-1 Liberty Wheel Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

If the hoverboard is unwilling to move and it is fully charged, there may be an issue with the wheel motors.

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    • Flip the hoverboard over so the labels are facing upwards.

    • Remove the twenty 18mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver and twisting counterclockwise.

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    • Remove the bottom cover by lifting it away from the hoverboard.

    • The cover on the side without the battery has two wires connecting the power button and charging port.

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    • Remove one connector from the non-battery side circuit board.

    • Remove the next connector from the non-battery side circuit board.

    • To remove the connectors, pinch the plug and pull away from the circuit board.

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    • Place the hoverboard so the sensor boards face you.

    Where can you purchase the replacement boards?

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    • Remove battery connector by pulling it apart.

    • Slide the rubber sheaths away from the connector on the blue, green, and yellow wires.

    • Disconnect the colored wires by pulling them apart.

    • The large colored wires connecting the sensor boards to the wheels need to match for the motor to operate correctly.

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    • Remove the white cable from the sensor boards by disconnecting the cable on each side of the hoverboard.

    • To release the cable connector, squeeze the sides while pulling it away from the sensor board.

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    • Remove the four 10mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the sensor board by lifting it away from the hoverboard.

    • Repeat steps 4-8 to remove the sensor board from the other side.

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    • Place the hoverboard so the four 36mm Allen bolts are pointing up.

    • Remove the four 36mm Allen bolts on each side using a 5mm Allen Wrench.

    • The four Allen bolts have lock washers.

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    • Lift the metal retaining plate away from the motor shaft.

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    • Lift motor assembly away from hoverboard.

    • There is a flat section on the motor shaft that needs to point up, towards metal plate.

    • The motor assembly should be flush with side of hoverboard.

    Where can you purchase replacement motors?

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Conclusion

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

Author

Eduardo Miranda

Member since: 08/10/18

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2 comments

My bracket the wheel attaches to hoverboard is broke can that portion of board be replaced? Where can I buy it if so?

Adam Vernengo -

Can I buy a replacement battery side motor for hover1 drive hoverboard. If so, where? Can’t seem to find it on internet

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