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Using the standard metal spudger, begin by prying at the bottom of the plain rubber end cap (the end without the USB or auxiliary input).
 
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Continue prying around the end panel, prying at different points until the entire panel is out of its seating.
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Carefully remove the end panel.
 
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Slide out the rubber foot located on the bottom of the case.
 
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Using a T6 bit, remove the flat topped 5mm screw located on the bottom of the casing, underneath the rubber foot.
 
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Push against the side without end cap to slide the internal components out of the case.
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While holding the metal outset casing with one hand, press on the black inner plastic casing with your thumb.
 
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Using the standard metal spudger, carefully pry up the top 2 plastic tabs which hold the exterior button and port cover onto the interior plastic frame.
 
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Using the classic metal spudger, pry up the bottom 2 tabs attaching the other side of the button panel.
 
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Carefully lift out the end panel.
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Unplug both the connection ribbon and the ZIF ribbon using tweezers or your hands.
 
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Remove the 5mm T6 screw holding the port assembly onto the end cap.
 
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Remove the old port assembly from the end cap.
 
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Disconnect the Motherboard connection ribbon from the motherboard.
 
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Very carefully pull the motherboard connection ribbon through the plastic casing, removing it from the plastic casing.
 
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Insert the connection ribbon into its ZIF connection port on the bottom of the new port assembly
 
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Position the new port assembly on the end cap and reinsert the 5mm T6 screw.
 
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Reconnect the button ribbon connector on the top of the port assembly.
 
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Reconnect the endcap to the plastic housing.
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While you reconnect the endcap to the plastic housing, carefully position the ribbon slide through the ribbon slit and into the plastic casing.
 
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Snap the end cap back onto the inner plastic casing and reconnect the ZIF ribbon to the motherboard.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow steps 1 through 5 in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow steps 1 through 5 in reverse order.
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Can anyone at all tell us where we can definitely purchase the USB/Auxiliary Port and its Motherboard to Aux Port ZIF Ribbon?
Thanks in advance.