Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement

はじめに

The following guide is for replacing the circuit board of an Instant Pot 60 EPC. Consider following this guide if you have issues with the circuit board overheating, blowing a fuse, or the Instant pot isn't turning on.

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手順1 Circuit Board

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement, Circuit Board: 手順 1、 3の画像 1

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement, Circuit Board: 手順 1、 3の画像 2

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement, Circuit Board: 手順 1、 3の画像 3

Ensure the device is unplugged and cool before beginning.
Remove the lid and inner pot from the Instant Pot and turn the body upside down.
Remove the single Torx screw.

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手順2

Turn the bottom face counterclockwise and remove it.

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手順3

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

In order to reach the circuit board you'll need to remove the secondary frame surrounding it.
Remove the three Phillips screws securing the frame.
Lift the frame, twist and set next to the body. Take care not to damage any of the attached wiring.

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手順4

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement: 手順 4、 3の画像 3

Depress the latch securing the red connector and disconnect it.
Repeat the previous bullet for the white and black connectors.
It can be helpful to gently rock them back and forth while pulling up.

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手順5

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding each of the two leads in place.

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手順6

Gently walk the 8x1 pin connector out of its socket.
It may be helpful to also rock the plug side to side while pulling up.

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手順7

Instant Pot 60 EPC Circuit Board Replacement: 手順 7、 3の画像 3

Slide the blue sheathing up to expose the small hole in the lead.
Place a SIM card punch into the hole to unsecure the leads and pull them up. If a SIM card punch is not available, then a paperclip or earring should suffice.
Repeat for the other two leads.

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手順8

Pull the board up slightly to unclip it from its stand and lift from the body to remove the circuit board.

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手順9

Instant Pot does not provide a new sensor with the device, so it will have to be purchased from a secondary source.

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終わりに

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.