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Thymio II Motor Replacement

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  1. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Unscrewing the top cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • The first step is to remove the four M3x10 Phillips screws from the bottom of the Thymio chassis.

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  2. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Opening up the Thymio II: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Opening up the Thymio II: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Opening up the Thymio II: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Once the screws are removed you simply need to turn the thymio around and pop the top part of the case.

    • Be careful as the speaker is still connect to the PCB so don't pull too hard.

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  4. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Disconnecting the speaker cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Disconnecting the speaker cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Disconnecting the speaker cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Now grab some tweezers or with your fingers disconnect the speaker cable. You should now have two seperate pieces, the top case and the bottom one.

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  5. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Removing the PCB: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Removing the PCB: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Removing the PCB: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • To remove the PCB, take it between your hands or with one finger in the pen hole.

    • Tilt and lift the PCB.

    • Be careful as the battery and motor cables are still attached.

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  6. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Removing the motor and battery cables: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Removing the motor and battery cables: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • After lifting the PCB, carefully remove the cables one by one with tweezers or your fingers.

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  7. Thymio II Motor Replacement, Replacing the motors: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Replacing the motors: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Thymio II Motor Replacement, Replacing the motors: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Now that the motors are free, we can simply take a prying tool and twist the motor free.

    • Replace the motor with the new one.

    • The motor axle is still sticking out the chassis so don't force it out if you feel some resistance.

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

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