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Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard

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  1. Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard, Front and Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard, Front and Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 8 mm Phillips #0 screws on the back cover.

    • The motherboard connects the two covers together. DO NOT separate the two yet.

    • There is a button that loosens as the Phillips screws are removed. Don't be alarmed if it falls out.

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  3. Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 2 Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 6mm Phillips #0 screws connecting the motherboard and front cover.

    • DO NOT detach the wire connecting the motherboard to the front cover.

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  4. Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard, Microphone Connection: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disconnecting Microphone from Motherboard, Microphone Connection: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the white wire connector between the tabs and the socket.

    • Wiggle the connector back and forth to remove the front cover from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Timothy Forrest

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This guide doesn’t show a motherboard and is a copy of this other guide (for a webcam):

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 Microphone Replacement

Maximilian Cohan - Reply

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