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Petcube Play 2 LED Replacement

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  1. Petcube Play 2 LED Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Petcube Play 2 LED Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Petcube Play 2 LED Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip over the Petcube so the rubber bottom faces you.

    • Pull up the rubber layer with an iFixit opening pick to expose the screws underneath.

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    • Remove the four 3.5mm screws from under the rubber cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • The glue may cause slight resistance, but the screws should come out with minimal effort.

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    • Carefully pry off the glass front panel using an opening pick or a spudger.

    • Do not force the front panel off, as it may crack and break.

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    • Slide off the two covers, starting with the top plastic cover.

    • Slide out the internal assembly from the aluminum casing.

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    • Once the internal assembly is removed, a brass cylinder in one corner of the cube's front face will be visible. A screw will be attached to it.

    • Remove the screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the cube onto its side to locate the pull tabs.

    • Using an opening tool, lift each of the five tabs to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

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    • Gently disconnect the cable connectors to separate the two halves of the device.

    • Avoid pulling on the wires to prevent damage to the connectors.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 1mm screws.

    • Carefully release each of the tabs on the sides of the cube and remove the motherboard.

    • Be gentle with the tabs. They will break under too much pressure.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screws to disconnect the front plates from each other.

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    • Remove the front plastic casing from the circuit board.

    • Identify the LED and the foam protector.

    • Remove the foam protector by gently pulling upwards with thin tweezers.

    • Use a soldering iron to desolder the LED from the board. Solder the new LED in the same place and orientation.

    • Never touch a hot soldering iron.

    • When soldering, be careful not to damage any other components be resting the iron on them. Remove the solder on the LED only, then solder the new one on.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Christopher Pereira

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