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Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Control Interface Circuit Board Replacement

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    • Power off the SoundBank Z3.

    • Turn over the device.

    • Peel the silicone feet up to remove.

    • No extra adhesive is needed to reapply the feet as long as the sticky side is not touched.

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    • Remove all eight of the 11 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the device.

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    • Remove the bottom panel speaker using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Remove the four 4.5 mm silver Phillips screws that secure the plastic panel covering the motherboard.

    • Remove the plastic panel.

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    • Remove the battery from the holder. It may be difficult the first time.

    • Use a spudger between the battery and speaker wall to loosen it from its surroundings.

    • If the battery is punctured, leaking, or bloated/puffy, it may be hazardous and should be properly disposed of.

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    • Remove the pressure-fitted foam from the slot by hand.

    • Unravel and remove foam from the wires.

    • When reassembling, the foam can be re-wrapped if care is taken when handling it.

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    • Using a soldering iron, remove the leads, separating the battery from motherboard.

    • Follow this guide to help you remove the wires from the motherboard if you are unfamiliar with soldering.

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    • Remove the three screws that are holding the speaker down.

    • Be careful not to rip out the speaker while taking out the screws.

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    • Desolder the speaker joints from the motherboard. Follow this How To Solder guide for help with desoldering.

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    • Remove the speaker from the motherboard.

    • Remove the speaker ring.

    • Be careful not to remove other components in the speaker.

    • Repeat Steps 5-7 with the other speaker.

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    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips silver screws holding down the motherboard.

    • Note the ribbon that connects the motherboard to the control interface. Be careful with this while removing the motherboard, as it can tear easily.

    • Lift the motherboard out of its housing.

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    • Use an iFixit opening tool to lift up the ribbon connector.

    • Slide the ribbon cable out of its connector.

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    • Remove the four 4.5 mm Phillips silver screws.

    • Remove the six 7 mm Phillips black screws.

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    • Remove the top plastic cover by prying around the edges with an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Carefully remove the round black cover of the circuit board by using a spudger to pry it upward.

    • When working with electronics, it's important to choose a tool that is electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe in order to avoid accidental damage to the device. A metal spudger is great when you need serious prying power, but a regular black nylon spudger or a plastic tool should be used whenever possible.

    • Handle the cover plate carefully. Just like with the feet from before, it can be replaced if care is used when handling it.

    • Remove the four screws.

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    • Pick up the center power button and remove it. Place it in a safe location.

    • When you pick up the power button, the board will come right off. Be sure not to lose it.

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    • Remove these four 7 mm black screws.

    • This will free the circuit board, which can now be lifted away from the housing.

    • If you wish to remove the ribbon here, use the same method used to remove the ribbon from the motherboard earlier in this guide.

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

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