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Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

Before replacing the headphone jack, see the troubleshooting section for the Creative Zen V Plus. You'll also need to know how to desolder and solder components so be sure to learn how with How To Solder and Desolder Connections!

What you need

  1. Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement, Prerequisite Only: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Find the grooves around the buttons on the front and carefully remove the panel. This can be done without the use of any tools.

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  2. Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using a plastic opening tool, place the skinny flat end between the groove running along side of the device.

    • Using a twisting motion, detach the control panel from the device

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  3. Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Find the groove around the outside of the green section. Use an ESD safe spudger to slowly lift the plastic panel up.

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    • After removing the green section, find the groove around the display. Insert a ESD safe spudger and carefully lift the display.

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  6. Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The display can lift up the display but be sure not to damage any of the cables connecting it to the mother board.

    • Remove the screw located under the display using the 00 Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Pull up on the motherboard and display. It is glued to the base so it will require a little force. Be careful though, as the board is fragile.

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  8. Creative Zen V Plus Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the circles of metal holding the headphone jack to the logic board. Using a soldering iron, de-solder these circles and remove the headphone jack.

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Conclusion

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

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