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Sony Walkman NWZ-S764 Audio Port Replacement

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    • Remove the two black 6.4mm Phillips screws from the back of the device.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, work your way around the edges of the device, carefully prying off the front panel.

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    • Remove the two 2.8 mm phillips screws located on either side of the device near the top.

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    • Carefully pull the top piece away from the device.

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    • Remove the two 2.8mm silver Phillips screws on the sides of the frame.

    • The two 2.8mm screws are on each side of the device.

    • Insert a plastic prying tool between the bottom of the case and the motherboard.

    • Pry up the assembly and lift it away from the case.

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    • Remove the yellow tape from the battery and volume control module.

    • Save tape for reassembly.

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    • Use a prying tool to pry under the volume control module.

    • This module is glued on, using too much force may damage or warp the module.

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    • Remove the tape from EMF shield and the LCD housing.

    • Lift up on the volume control ribbon.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool under the battery and lift up to remove it.

    • The battery is glued on, too much force may damage the battery casing.

    • The battery is soldered to the motherboard, care should be taken to not place too much stress on the wires.

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    • Remove the black shielding tape from above the Hard Drive.

    • Peel the foam cover away from the hard drive.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to remove the EMF chip from the motherboard.

    • The hard drive is soldered onto the device. Be careful not to pull too hard on the hard drive.

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    • Remove the plastic bracket by pushing up with your thumb to expose the display connection.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the audio jack module.

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    • Peel back the ribbon for the audio jack and remove the 1.8mm silver Phillips screw.

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    • Remove the mic casing by pushing up and in.

    • Remove the headphone jack and the bottom casing.

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

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Awesome! But where did you get the port itself?

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Yeah where do I get a replacement jack?

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