Marvel iHome MR-M66 Auxiliary Port Replacement

はじめに

This guide explains all the steps for taking apart the device, taking out the old auxiliary port from the device and soldering on a new one. This guide requires basic soldering knowledge and if done improperly may cause injury to the user. People with physical hand or wrist disabilities be cautioned that you may need to consider asking someone else to replace the part for you so you do not injure yourself.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Back Cover

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Remove two of the three screws shown on the bottom of the device.
Begin removing the last screw, but leave it partially in the socket to remove the bottom cover easier.

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手順2

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Remove the bottom cover by either pulling on the screw or using a plastic opening tool to pry the cover off.
After removing the bottom cover, remove the two screws.

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手順3

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Use a spudger to release the small retaining clip that holds the feet to the bottom of the device.
Be careful here, as too much force can break the clip.
Remove the two screws from the back of the device.

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手順4

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Using a plastic opening tool and your hand, separate the front and back covers from each other.
Starting from the bottom, use the plastic opening tool to create the initial separation and continue along the seam to the top of the device.
This step requires the most time and patience, so be careful.
The power switch will most likely come loose during this step and you will hear something rattling inside the device.

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手順5

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Remove the two arms from either side of the device once a significant separation has been created.
They are not fixed to the body itself so you should be able to wiggle them free.
Continue pulling the back cover off the device.
Remove the red cover for the on/off switch from the device.

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手順6 Auxiliary Port

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Remove the two screws shown to access the battery.

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手順7

Remove the two screws shown to release the circuitboard.
Gently remove both the battery and circuitboard.
They will be attached together by the battery's wires.

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手順8

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Locate the auxiliary port on the top side of the circuitboard.
On the bottom of the circuitboard, locate the metal pin connecting the auxiliary port to the circuitboard.
Use the soldering iron to disconnect the pin.
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the old auxiliary port.
Place the new auxiliary port in the same spot and solder the port to the circuitboard.