Apple iPod Dock Connector Cable Replacement

はじめに

During this guide you will need some solder skills to repair the product. If you don't have any experiences in soldering, take a look at the How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide. Make sure you have all the tools that's needed to desolder en solder. Be aware of the fumes—do this in a well ventilated room!

必要な工具と部品

手順1 iPod Dock Connector Cable

Apple iPod Dock Connector Cable Replacement, iPod Dock Connector Cable: 手順 1、 3の画像 1

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Unscrew the four Phillips screws on the backside of the docking system.
The screws are located quite deep. Make sure you have a long screwdriver to be able to reach the screws.
Be aware of the plastic threads. Using too much force can tear this up.

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手順2

Separate the housing in two parts.
The dock connector is slid in two parts on the top of the system, make sure you slide the two housing parts in this line of direction.
The two parts are glued on the sides of the speakers. Use some force to separate the two housing parts.
The internal parts are still connected to each other. Don't pull the housing parts too far from each other.

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手順3

Slide the dock connector out of the housing part.

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手順4

Unscrew the three screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the T-shaped circuit board holder.

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手順5

Remove the T-shaped circuit board holder.

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手順6

Remove the circuit board from the housing part.
The circuit board is still connected to another circuit board with a cable.

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手順7

Disconnect the 5-pin connector between the two circuit boards.
The connectors are tightly connected. Hold the other circuit board to prevent it from breaking while disconnecting the 5-pin connector.

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手順8

Look how the cables are oriented.
Take a picture with your phone. It's easier to look it up than recalling your memory.

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手順9

この手順で使用する道具：

Desoldering Pump

$3.99

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Trigger the desoldering pump before heating the solder.

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手順10

Heat up the solder.
If you don't want to damage your workspace, it's probably handy to place something underneath.
The circuit board will be getting hot. To make it more stable you can clamp it in a vise or alligator clips.
The heated solder tends to fume—do not inhale this! Do this in a well ventilated room.