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Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement

Introduction

The USB-A/Micro-USB Port enhances the connectivity of the tablet to other portable devices. Follow this guide to replace the USB-A/Micro-USB Port.

What you need

  1. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off your device before opening it.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.

    • Continue separating the back cover along the short side closest to the camera and around the device.

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  2. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • When separated enough, a little more than halfway around the device, the back cover will be easy to take off.

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  4. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, USB-A/Micro-USB Port: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, USB-A/Micro-USB Port: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement, USB-A/Micro-USB Port: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • In the next step, be careful not to squeeze too hard or scratch the motherboard.

    • Use the angled tweezers to disconnect the white motherboard-battery connector in the middle of the side opposite the docking port.

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  5. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the locking mechanism for the flat, white ribbon cable connecting to the USB ports' board.

    • Remove the flat, white ribbon cable.

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  6. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm Philips screws attaching the metal plate, USB board, and device.

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  7. Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Halberd Spudger to carefully pop up and take out the ports.

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Conclusion

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

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