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The motherboard is found below the WiFi antenna inside the device. This guide will take you through the steps of removing the motherboard for replacement.
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Remove the four 5mm Phillips #1 screws that connect the black outer shell to the silver back of the device.
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Remove the two 5mm screws on the left and right side panels.
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Lift the black cover to a 45 degree angle from the rear of the device and pull the cover away entirely.
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Use the metal spudger to remove the white clip from the antenna by prying the clip away from the antenna.
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Remove the two 7mm screws from both sides of the antenna.
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Slide the antenna inwards and gently remove.
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After removing the antenna, remove the hdmi screw (5mm)
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Remove the white clip with colored wires from mother board.
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Lift up and out to remove the large white plastic wiring strip. Lift lightly on the back clip holding it to loosen.
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Remove the power connection to the motherboard small white clip with 4 white wires coming out.
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Pull the 1cm white tab straight up and out.
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Pull the larger white 9 pin power cord that connects the power board to the motherboard.
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Pull the second white 1cm wide tab between the motherboard and power supply board.
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Remove the two 5mm screws that connect the mother board to the device.
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Slide board up and out at a slight angle
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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