Introduction

If the user has already visited the troubleshooting page and has determine the issue incurred is due to a faulty micro SD card reader,and cleaning the reader has not worked, then this will be the guide to use.

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    • Remove the six silver 11.4 mm Phillips #0 screws

    • Pry open the device using a plastic opening tool if necessary. To do this, locate the groves running along the side of the entire device and wedge it open.

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    • Now that your device is open, remove the Styrofoam pad that covers the main circuit board. The adhesive should allow you to remove and replace it with ease.

    • Do this carefully to avoid tearing the pad.

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    • Remove the eight black 7.2 mm Phillips #0 screws from the top of the circuit board and remove the circuit board.

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    • Unscrew the one 7.2 mm Phillips #0 screw from the plastic piece covering the microSD reader.

    • Then, unscrew the two 7.2 mm Phillips #0 screws from the microSD reader and remove it from its fastening.

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    • On the back side of the reader there are nine wires. Un-solder these wires, remove the micro SD card reader, and solder on the replacement.

    • Need Help Soldering? Check out How To Solder and Desolder Connections for tips.

Conclusion

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

Andrew Gittens

Member since: 22/09/14

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Where do you get the replacement parts?

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