Introduction
This guide will explain how to remove and replace the speakers on the Beats Pill 1.0. This will require almost complete disassembly of the device.
What you need
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Using the spudger, create space between the speaker covers and then remove.
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On the underside of the device, remove the rubber stand with the BeatsPill logo on it.
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Using an ESD-safe Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that were underneath the rubber stand.
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Remove the two screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Slowly remove the center band and two clip rings until the adhesive separates. Sit to the side the clip rings and the center band
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Use the spudger to pry the device apart along its seam, starting in the middle.
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Open the device to separate the front and back panels.
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Carefully remove the yellow, red, black, and white wires from the motherboard.
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Using a PH0 or PH00 bit head unscrew the four (diameter = .072 in, length = .239 in) screws holding the band holding the battery in place.
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Using the same bit size remove the three screws (diameter = .072 in, length = .354 in) for the motherboard and rubber stopper attached to the screw.
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Remove the motherboard from the tabs and gently lift it out of the case. Remove the yellow NFC module that is attached to the motherboard from the plastic casing with tweezers.
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Using a soldering iron attach the battery to the new motherboard with the red wire connecting to the 0.2 volts (+) and black wire connecting to the ground (-). Please refer to our soldering guide for more information.
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