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Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard

What you need

  1. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic cover over the batteries on both sides of the device.

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  2. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the batteries (may require a plastic opening tool or spudger to pop the batteries out).

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  3. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement, Button Panel: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Philips Screwdriver, remove the top 2 screws.

    • The screws are very small (2.5mm), put them somewhere you won't lose them.

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  4. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Philips screwdriver, remove the bottom 2 screws (2.5mm).

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  6. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the face.

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  7. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove four surrounding T5 screws as shown

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  8. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all four purple bumpers. You may have to bend the metal surround out of the way.

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  9. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove metal surround from the Jukebox. You may have to straighten out tabs that were bent during disassembly.

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  10. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
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    • Desolder the motherboard from the frame at the eight locations shown. You may need to use a desoldering pump.

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  11. Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Archos Jukebox Recorder 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the remaining two points on the backside of the Jukebox.

    • The Motherboard should now be free from the frame and ready for repair or replacement.

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Conclusion

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

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Shaun Rifield

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