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Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the 8 mm screw.

  2. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Lift and slide the batter cover away from the tab holding it in place at the bottom.

  3. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 3 AAA batteries.

  4. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement, External Casing: step 4, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement, External Casing: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Using a Phillip #0 screwdriver to remove the eight 8 mm screws.

  5. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the upper armor of the Smash Bot.

  6. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Hold the upper body and slide out the bottom half of the Smash Bot.

    • The motor extends from the lower-body into the upper-body. Be careful to not damage the motor.

  7. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Peel back the four decal stickers that hold the front and back of the bot together.

  8. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the front and back of the lower body apart.

    • Carefully remove the back of the bot from the front.

  9. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove four 4.75mm screws from the motherboard.

  10. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Use the soldering iron to remove the two wires from the motherboard. Directions on how to solder can be found here.

  11. Air Hog Smash Bots Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Use the spudger to pry the motherboard away from the robot.

Conclusion

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

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