Installing Zune Flash 2nd Generation Communications Board

Inconsistent Images

Inconsistent Images

Updating the images on this guide to be more consistent with the prerequisites would increase its awesomeness.

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff.

  • Author: ybahman
  • Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Guide for the removal and replacement of the communications board on the Zune Flash media player.

Sections
Tools
Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 1 — Back Cover  ¶ 

  • Prior to disassembly, verify the hold switch is engaged to ensure the device will not turn on during the procedure.

  • If the device turns on while it is being disassembled it could cause irreversible damage to the device.

  • PICS MAKE NO SENSE.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Remove the top metal clip by inserting a Zune opening tool in between the faceplate and back cover and pulling gently back as shown in the images.

  • You should hear a 'click' as the clip detaches from the device.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • Remove the two screws shown using a small Tri-Wing screwdriver.

  • You will need to use a very small Tri-Wing screwdriver to ensure that you do not strip the screws.

Image #1 Image #2 Image #3

Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Insert the Zune opening tool between the faceplate and the back cover, starting from the top and slowly work your way around the device.

Image #1 Image #2 Image #3

Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Work your way around the Zune until the back cover comes free. Remove the back plate and set it aside.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 6 — Communications Board  ¶ 

  • Remove the three screws (5.5mm by 3mm) from the backside of the Zune using a small Tri-Wing screwdriver.

Image #1 Image #2

Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Use your finger to pry back the two clear flaps.

  • Slowly lift the communications board that was held down by the clear flaps.

  • Be careful not to accidentally detach the slim ribbon that connects between the communications board and the device.

Image #1

Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Disconnect the ribbon cable with the Zune opening tool by flipping up the black plastic flap where the ribbon cable connects to the memory board.

  • Pull the ribbon cable out of the memory board.

Next » « Previous

Required Tools

Metal Spudger

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver

$9.95 · 38 In stock

Plastic Opening Tools

$2.95 · 50+ In stock

Popular Products

iPhone 3GS Replacement Battery

$19.95 · 50+ In stock

Heavy-duty Suction Cups (Pair)

$14.95 · 50+ In stock

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

$9.95 · 50+ In stock

Heat Gun

$24.95 · 25 In stock

T5 Torx Screwdriver

$6.95 · 50+ In stock

Comments Add Note Comments are offturn on