Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides a step by step comprehensive method for the removal of the battery from the Zenbre SoundBank Z3. Unfortunately, the battery is soldered into the motherboard via wires, therefore this replacement guide will be a bit more difficult than a normal battery replacement guide. For more information on soldering and desoldering, refer to this article called, How to Solder and Desolder Connections.

What you need

Step 1 Bottom Cover

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Power off the SoundBank Z3.
Turn over the device.
Peel the silicone feet up to remove.
No extra adhesive is needed to reapply the feet as long as the sticky side is not touched.

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Step 2

Remove all eight of the 11 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the device.

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Step 3

Remove the bottom panel speaker using an iFixit opening tool.

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Step 4 Motherboard Cover

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Remove the four 4.5 mm silver Phillips screws that secure the plastic panel covering the motherboard.
Remove the plastic panel.

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Step 5 Battery

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Remove the battery from the holder. It may be difficult the first time.
Use a spudger between the battery and speaker wall to loosen it from its surroundings.
If the battery is punctured, leaking, or bloated/puffy, it may be hazardous and should be properly disposed of.

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Step 6

Remove the pressure-fitted foam from the slot by hand.
Unravel and remove foam from the wires.
When reassembling, the foam can be re-wrapped if care is taken when handling it.

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Step 7

Using a soldering iron, remove the leads, separating the battery from motherboard.
Follow this guide to help you remove the wires from the motherboard if you are unfamiliar with soldering.