Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement
Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement
Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement This guide will show you how to remove the motherboard to install a new one.
Written By: William Zipperer
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Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement
INTRODUCTION The motherboard that houses the micro-usb and HDMI connection may become damaged. This guide will help the user in replacing a corrupt motherboard.
TOOLS: Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1) Spudger (1) Tweezers (1)
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Step 1 — Battery
Push the battery door switch to the left.
Lift the battery door up.
Step 2
Lift the battery tab up.
Remove the battery by pulling the removal tab.
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Step 3 — Front Panel
Introduce the plastic opening tool into any of the sides of the camera.
Pry with the plastic opening tool at the seam between the front and the back panel.
Step 4
Slide prying tool along the seam until front panel is fully separated from the back panel.
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Step 5 — Back Panel
Remove the four 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screws located in the outer corners of the motherboard.
Step 6
Pull on and remove the black spacer located at the top inside of the camera body using the tweezers and set the part aside.
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Step 7
Remove the motherboard from from the back case by gently pulling on the lens housing.
Back panel remains.
Step 8 — Motherboard
Remove the two 3.1 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the motherboard to the chassis.
Be sure to support the motherboard, the ribbon cable connection can easily be damaged. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Step 9
Locate the rubber spacer between the image sensor and the ribbon connection for the motherboard.
Using the tweezers gently remove the spacer block and set aside.
Step 10
Pry gently using the flat end of the black spudger to remove the ribbon connector.
Lift the lens assembly up and away from the motherboard.
Motherboard remains.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-22 10:20:42 AM.
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Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement This guide will show you how to remove the motherboard to install a new one.
Written By: William Zipperer
© iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 8
Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement
INTRODUCTION The motherboard that houses the micro-usb and HDMI connection may become damaged. This guide will help the user in replacing a corrupt motherboard.
TOOLS: Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1) Spudger (1) Tweezers (1)
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Step 1 — Battery
Push the battery door switch to the left.
Lift the battery door up.
Step 2
Lift the battery tab up.
Remove the battery by pulling the removal tab.
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Step 3 — Front Panel
Introduce the plastic opening tool into any of the sides of the camera.
Pry with the plastic opening tool at the seam between the front and the back panel.
Step 4
Slide prying tool along the seam until front panel is fully separated from the back panel.
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Step 5 — Back Panel
Remove the four 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screws located in the outer corners of the motherboard.
Step 6
Pull on and remove the black spacer located at the top inside of the camera body using the tweezers and set the part aside.
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Step 7
Remove the motherboard from from the back case by gently pulling on the lens housing.
Back panel remains.
Step 8 — Motherboard
Remove the two 3.1 mm Phillips #000 screws securing the motherboard to the chassis.
Be sure to support the motherboard, the ribbon cable connection can easily be damaged. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Step 9
Locate the rubber spacer between the image sensor and the ribbon connection for the motherboard.
Using the tweezers gently remove the spacer block and set aside.
Step 10
Pry gently using the flat end of the black spudger to remove the ribbon connector.
Lift the lens assembly up and away from the motherboard.
Motherboard remains.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. © iFixit — CC BY-NC-SA
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Xiaomi Yi Motherboard Replacement This document was last generated on 2017-06-22 10:20:42 AM.
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