Introduction
In this guide, you will be able to remove the motherboard from a creative ZiiO and use a soldering iron while doing so.
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Remove the back panel by using the plastic opening tool to carefully pry around the panel's edges.
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Remove the copper plate covering the motherboard by desoldering the ten solder points.
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Remove the adhesive tape covering the three wires connected to the motherboard.
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Desolder the solder points connecting the wires to the motherboard.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable that is attached underneath the copper plate.
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Disconnect the other ribbon cable that is connected next the copper plate in the corner of the circuit board.
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Remove the four 4mm Philips #00 screws holding the motherboard to the casing.
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The copper plate will be removed by now. However, the picture does not show this.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Lift up the motherboard.
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A mesh-looking strip on the left side will be connected to the bottom of the motherboard.
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Remove the tape on top of the strip and use tweezers or pliers to pull on the strip to unplug it.
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Remove the red and black wires with a soldering iron that are located underneath the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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