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Use this guide to replace the XT30 power in / out connectors on a REV Robotics Control Hub or Expansion Hub, commonly used by FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) and FIRST Global Challenge (FGC) teams.
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There are 4 00 Phillips screws located at the back of the Control Hub, two are located behind a sticker which you will have to poke through or peel off.
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After unscrewing the 4 00 Phillips screws you will need to pry open the plastic housing of the case to expose the circuit board.
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After prying off the plastic case, you should be able to freely remove the board along with the piece of plastic it rests on. Remove the board from this plastic exposing the electronics.
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After isolating the board flip the board over and locate the XT30 Through Hole Connectors
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Simply desolder the XT30 you desire to replace, then using either a wick or desoldering iron clean the area. After this resolder a new XT30 connector ensuring it is oriented correctly
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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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IMPORTANT 🚨 Do not use XT30 Connectors from rev or any other standard parts supplier. Most suppliers sell the “XT30U-M”. The connector that comes with the board is the XT30UPB-M”. This is an important distinction and the standard plug will not work in this board.
@tiger_li , thank you for sharing the warning.
We are a wiki and if you'd like, you can make an edit directly to this guide to warn fixers who might be attempting this repair.
