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Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the LED/speaker and microphone board in the Amazon Echo Dot 2nd generation. Both the LED, speaker, and microphone are located on the same board within the device. The whole board must be replaced, rather than each individual component.

What you need

  1. Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement, LED/Speaker Board and Microphone: step 1, image 1 of 3 Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement, LED/Speaker Board and Microphone: step 1, image 2 of 3 Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement, LED/Speaker Board and Microphone: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off and unplug the echo

    • Using the plastic opening tool, peel off the rubber layer on the bottom of the echo.

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    • Use the T8 screwdriver bit to unscrew the four 1.6mm torx screws

    • Remove the black cylindrical base

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    • Use the metal spudger to lift the ZIF connector

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the slot

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  5. Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard

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    • Remove the silver divider

    • Remove black rubber divider

    • Remove the plastic white frame

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    • Use the metal spudger to lift the ZIF connector

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the slot on the LED/speaker board

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  8. Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Generation LED/Speaker Board and Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the LED/speaker board

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Conclusion

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

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I can’t seem to find the board anywhere. Where would you buy one?

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