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Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken phone connector on your Backbone One.

What you need

  1. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Remove the screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5.9 mm-long screws.

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  2. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Rotate the upper part: step 2, image 1 of 3 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Rotate the upper part: step 2, image 2 of 3 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Rotate the upper part: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Lift up the upper cover of the controller.

    • Swing the upper cover over and place it on the controller case.

    • Make sure that the interconnecting cable has no tension.

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  3. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Remove the screws: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.8 mm-long screws securing the phone connector.

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  5. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Unthread the phone connector: step 4, image 1 of 3 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Unthread the phone connector: step 4, image 2 of 3 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Unthread the phone connector: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to thread the phone connecter through the opening in the plastic cover at the right side of the rear cover.

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  6. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Disconnect the phone connector cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Disconnect the phone connector cable: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the first phone connector cable from the mainboard.

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  7. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Disconnect the phone connector cable: step 6, image 1 of 2 Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Disconnect the phone connector cable: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the second phone connector cable from the mainboard.

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  8. Backbone One Phone Connector Replacement, Remove the phone connector cable: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the phone connector cable.

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Conclusion

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

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4 Comments

Where can i buy a new part

reye_s - Reply

Unfortunately we haven't found any replacement parts yet. If you find a website that offers replacement parts feel free to share your experience with us.

Adriana Zwink -

Where can I find the connector

Big_deppresion_time_14 Xxx - Reply

My son bent the connector cable. Where do I buy a new one?

Please update as soon as possible!

Krystal Glavic - Reply

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