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BRCK v1 Modem Replacement

Introduction

Using a hex 2.0 driver, you will take off the top cover in order to access the modem. With a pair of tweezers you will be able to remove and replace the modem.

What you need

  1. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the face of the device showing BRCK face up.

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  2. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four screws(4mm hex head) on the corners of the device with a Hex 2.0 Screwdriver.

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  3. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the top cover.

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  5. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement, Modem: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Cut the black zip tie holding the modem down.

    • Caution By cutting the zip tie, you void any manufacturer warranty you may have on the device.

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  6. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the connection located on the edge of the modem.

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  7. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slightly lift the modem to reveal the brown ribbon connector and metal connection plate, located on the bottom of the modem.

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  8. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Using your tweezers, gently push on the metal plate and slide it down toward the base of the modem to release the locking mechanism.

    • Lower the plate and gently pull the ribbon out of the face plate.

    • Caution Be extremely gentle while preforming this step. The ribbon is brittle and prone to breaking if bent too much. Make sure you go slowly so that you do not damage the device.

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  9. BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BRCK v1 Modem Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the modem from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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