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Vtech Innotab 3 Microphone Replacement

Vtech Innotab 3 Microphone Replacement

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In order to replace the microphone grab yourself a PH00 screwdriver, a metal spudger, and a soldering kit.

  • Before you begin disassembling the Vtech InnoTab 3, turn on your soldering iron. If working with others let them know that the soldering iron is on and to use caution.

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    • Slide the battery compartment door lock down.

    • While still holding the battery compartment lock down, slide the two battery doors outwards on either side of the device.

    • Carefully remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

    • The standard option for the InnoTab 3 is four AA batteries. Vtech also offers a rechargeable battery online, but both battery options are removed from the device the same way.

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    • Remove the six 7.6mm screws found in the battery compartment using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    • There are three hidden screws on the back of the device, two at the top and one near the bottom.

    • Using a nylon or metal spudger, remove the three caps that hide the screws.

    • Remove the 5mm screw near the bottom and the two 7.6mm at the top using a PH00 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully separate the back panel from the front panel revealing the motherboard connected to the front panel.

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    • Remove the four 7.6 mm screws using a PH00 screwdriver.

    • Lift up the circuit board from the device.

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    Tweezers
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    • To replace the microphone, desolder the two connections that connect the speaker to the device.

    • Use tweezers to keep the microphone steady as you desolder the connections.

    • This is a tricky step. Refer to this guide to learn how to solder: How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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

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