Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement

はじめに

In this guide, we will be reaching and removing the motherboard from its housing in the Astro A40 Gen2. The motherboard is the only component inside the mixamp.

WARNING: Use caution when placing screws to the side as they are very small and easy to lose. Place them in groups apart from each other to avoid confusion.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Remove Dials

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove Dials: 手順 1、 3の画像 1

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove Dials: 手順 1、 3の画像 2

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove Dials: 手順 1、 3の画像 3

Remove the dials using either a metal spudger or your hands. Be careful as the dials may be difficult to remove.

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手順2 Remove nuts and washers.

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove nuts and washers.: 手順 2、 1の画像 1

Locate the two 11/32 inch nuts underneath the dials.
Use an 11/32 inch socket wrench or tweezers to unscrew and remove the nuts and washers.

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手順3 Remove back pad.

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove back pad.: 手順 3、 2の画像 1

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Remove back pad.: 手順 3、 2の画像 2

Using a larger metal spudger, remove the rubber back of the mixamp.
The back will have glue residue after removal. Depending on the stickiness of the residue, more glue may be needed to stick the backing back on.

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手順4 Take out main case screw.

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Take out main case screw.: 手順 4、 1の画像 1

Remove the one 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screw on the back panel of the mixamp.

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手順5 Pry open the case.

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Pry open the case.: 手順 5、 3の画像 1

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Pry open the case.: 手順 5、 3の画像 2

Astro A40 Gen2 Mixamp Motherboard Replacement, Pry open the case.: 手順 5、 3の画像 3

Using a large metal spudger, detach all plastic clips holding the bottom and top casings together.
Remove the input casing using your fingers.
Be careful when releasing the clips between the two casings, as it is very easy to scratch the mixamp or break the clips.
Use caution when pulling the two casings apart as it is very easy to pinch your fingers between them.