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Anki Vector Capacitive Touch Sensor Replacement

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    • Raise Vector's arms above his head.

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    • Using your thumb and index finger, grab the lower portion of the belt near the large wheel and pull the belt off.

    • Repeat on the other side.

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    • Using the iFixit opening tool, insert the corner under Vector's golden side panel and lightly twist.

    • Repeat this step on the other side.

    • The panel should pop off without much force.

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    • Insert the corner of the square end of the spudger under the side plate above the partially visible screw.

    • Lightly turn the spudger to separate the plate from Vector's head.

    • Work the spudger around the plate until it comes off.

    • Repeat this step on the the other side.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two 2 mm screws on the side of Vector's head.

    • Repeat this step on the opposite side.

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    • Pull apart Vector's head. It should separate down the middle.

    • Remove the screen protector by gently pulling it free from the two face halves.

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    • Using your thumb and index finger, unplug the display from the plug in Vector's neck.

    • Pull the LCD and speaker assembly from Vector's head.

    • There is a very thin insulating rubber sheet located at the base of the screen. Be careful not to tear it when removing the display.

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    • Using the Jimmy, insert the straight edge of the blade in recess groove in Vector's front wheel.

    • Slowly apply torque to the jimmy until the wheel cover pops off.

    • Repeat for the rear wheel.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws on the exposed wheels.

    • Once the screws are gone, remove the wheels from Vector's body.

    • Repeat this on the other side.

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    • Gently remove the rear panel by griping it towards the top and pulling out and up.

    • Gently pull out the ribbon cable from the plug between the motherboard and the weight.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two screws located behind Vector's neck.

    • Lift the capacitive touch sensor assembly off of the body

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

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