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Introduction |
UseIf your Rienok S1 Mini has recently lost functionality, use this guide if you need to replace the motherboard. | | The motherboard is the main part of the Rienok S1 Mini. If the speaker is not turning on, please refer to the troubleshooting page. | | The motherboard is the central circuit board that distributes power to the rest of the speaker. It handles charging, Bluetooth connections, processing audio signals to power the speaker drivers, and appropriately responding to button presses. It is also the power source for lighting different LED lights that are part of the speaker and producing sounds that signal the speaker is powering on, connected to a device, etc. Your motherboard might need to be replaced if any of these functions behave abnormally. | | If the device is not turning on, it might be that the motherboard is not working, which is the main part of the speaker. | | This guide involves interacting with the battery of the speaker. A punctured battery can cause a dangerous fire. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions.|new_window=true]] | | | Before beginning, ensure the speaker is powered off. | | Once reaching Step 10, look for burned speaker components or any component that is not properly attached. This could indicate the issue is coming from another component and not the motherboard. The main picture of Step 10 can be used as a reference for how the inside of the speaker should look. | | | Step 13 might require using thermal paste. If so, use this guide to properly [guide|744|apply thermal paste|new_window=true]. | | | Because this guide works with open wires from a battery, there exists the possibility of a shock hazard. Take care when removing/unplugging wires. | | | Before beginning, ensure that the speaker is powered off and disconnected from any external power source. |
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