Thank you ifixit! Did this with the top connected, and the vibrator removed. Slow and steady on the tape removal after a little warming with a heating pad placed briefly underneath. Seating the new battery connector was the hairiest for me, there’s a bit of play in the cable, but the bend was slightly off. I was extra careful seating its cover before screwing it down. Biggest tip: Always, ALWAYS put each screw (or screws that match exactly) in a sealable bag, with a label (Step number, then any details like “top right”). Work on a piece of folded fabric that is soft but not fuzzy, not just for a little cushioning but so those tiny screws don’t bounce off or roll away.
Step 14: Note how far in the yellow tab of the sensor bracket cable goes into the ZIF connector before pulling it out. Reinserting was a little difficult, but looking at the photo at full size helped. When all the way in, there will be a line of gold running just in front of the connector. Overall, great instructions and photos. Thank you so much.
Thank you ifixit! Did this with the top connected, and the vibrator removed. Slow and steady on the tape removal after a little warming with a heating pad placed briefly underneath. Seating the new battery connector was the hairiest for me, there’s a bit of play in the cable, but the bend was slightly off. I was extra careful seating its cover before screwing it down. Biggest tip: Always, ALWAYS put each screw (or screws that match exactly) in a sealable bag, with a label (Step number, then any details like “top right”). Work on a piece of folded fabric that is soft but not fuzzy, not just for a little cushioning but so those tiny screws don’t bounce off or roll away.
Step 14: Note how far in the yellow tab of the sensor bracket cable goes into the ZIF connector before pulling it out. Reinserting was a little difficult, but looking at the photo at full size helped. When all the way in, there will be a line of gold running just in front of the connector. Overall, great instructions and photos. Thank you so much.