Archos 101 G9 MicroUSB Port Replacement

Introduction

Using this guide will help you repair the microUSB port in your Archos 101 G9 tablet.

A micro USB port is a miniaturized version of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface developed for connecting compact and mobile devices such as smartphones, MP3 players, GPS devices, photo printers, and digital cameras. Micro USB connectors exist or have existed in three forms: micro A, micro B, and micro C. When you get to Step 4 of the guide, it is okay to remove the ribbon cable, but it will make your life easier if you try not to remove the ribbon cable that is attached to the plastic piece.

What you need

Step 1 Display Assembly

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Place an iFixit opening tool in the crease where the display assembly and back of the device meet.
Slide the tool firmly through the crease on one side of the device, twisting as you go to create separation.
When you reach the corner, carefully pry the two halves of the device apart.
There are small clips along the edges that need to stay intact in order to properly reassemble the device. Be very gentle when prying so as not to break the clips.
Repeat for the remaining three sides and corners.

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Step 2

Separate the halves of the device.
Ensure that you separate from the top and you keep the bottoms of both pieces near each other so as not to damage the ribbon cables that connect the halves.

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Step 3

Gently remove both ribbon cables from their sockets on the motherboard.

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Step 4

Remove the white and black coaxial cables with gold tips from the motherboard.

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Step 5

Remove the display assembly from the back panel.

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Step 6 Motherboard

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Remove the 2 mm screw that holds the motherboard in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 7

Carefully remove the ribbon cable from its socket on the motherboard.

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Step 8

Remove the tape covering all of the solder connections on the motherboard.

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Step 9

Desolder all six of the connections that were underneath the tape.

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Step 10

Remove the motherboard from the tablet.

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Step 11 MicroUSB Port

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Locate the microUSB port at the bottom of the motherboard.
Remove the rubber piece next to the microUSB port.

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Step 12

Remove the plastic piece behind the microUSB port by hand.
Try not to remove the ribbon cable attached to it, but it's okay if you do. Just remember to reconnect it.

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