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Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Case Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Case Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing the Case Screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Using the spudger, create space between the speaker covers and then remove.

    • On the underside of the device, remove the rubber stand with the BeatsPill logo on it.

    • Using an ESD-safe Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that were underneath the rubber stand.

  2. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Center Cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Center Cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Removing Center Cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Slowly remove the center band and two clip rings until the adhesive separates. Sit to the side the clip rings and the center band

  3. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the Device: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the Device: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the Device: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the spudger to pry the device apart along its seam, starting in the middle.

    • Open the device to separate the front and back panels.

  4. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Speaker Wiring: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Speaker Wiring: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the yellow, red, black, and white wires from the motherboard.

    • Ground yourself when touching the motherboard.

  5. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect NFC Sensor Wiring: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect NFC Sensor Wiring: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the black and red NFC sensor wires.

  6. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Control Wiring: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect Control Wiring: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the control cables (4 black, 1 red).

  7. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the four 6 mm screws holding the band in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

  8. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the three 9 mm screws from motherboard and rubber stopper using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the motherboard from the tabs and gently lift it out of the case.

    • Remove the yellow NFC module that is attached to the motherboard from the plastic casing with tweezers.

  10. Beats Pill 1.0 Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the power button and springs.

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    • Using a wire stripper, cut the red and black wires attached to the motherboard.

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    • Using a soldering iron, attach the battery to the new motherboard with the red wire connecting to the 0.2 volts (+) and black wire connecting to the ground (-).

    • Please refer to our soldering guide for more information.

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

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Does anyone know from where I can buy a motherboard for a Beats Pill??

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How do I unplug the cord from the battery? I don't want to damage any cords or plugs, Thanks!

Owen Gerke - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Same as akon4konvicted: "Does anyone know from where I can buy a motherboard for a Beats Pill??

Kenny Hendrick - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

While trying to repair I snapped that yellow part with the thin copper running through it, I tried to repair this with superglue but I don't think it worked. Not sure what the part does but is it still safe to use?

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