dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement

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dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This is where all of the power comes into the device. Learn how to replace it. Be careful while soldering!

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    • Remove the rubber foot pads on the bottom of the device using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the six 2 mm PH0 screws on the bottom of the device.

    • Four of those screws are located under the foot pads.

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    • Gently remove the bottom of the device.

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    • Remove the four 1.8 mm J1 screws.

    • Remove the two 2mm PH0 screws.

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    • Gently pick up the mother board

    • Pick the mother board straight up or you may risk damaging the mini-USB charging ports.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool or similar tool to gently pry the power ribbon cord out of its port.

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    • Locate the three solder connections for the electrical port.

    • Desolder the connection points following the instructions included with your soldering kit as you remove the port.

    • FIRE HAZARD! BURN DANGER! Follow all the safety precautions included with your soldering kit.

    • It is helpful to use a nylon or metal spudger or tweezers for the removal of this component, pieces of which are very hot.

    • You can follow iFixit's guide to soldering here.

Conclusion

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

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