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Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0

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  1. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing the Case Screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing the Case Screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing the Case Screws: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using the spudger, create space between the speaker covers and then remove.

    • On the underside of the device, remove the rubber stand with the BeatsPill logo on it.

    • Using an ESD-safe Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that were underneath the rubber stand.

  2. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing Center Cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing Center Cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Removing Center Cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Slowly remove the center band and two clip rings until the adhesive separates.

  3. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Separate the Device: step 3, image 1 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Separate the Device: step 3, image 2 of 3 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Separate the Device: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use the spudger to pry the device apart along its seam, starting in the middle.

    • Open the device to separate the front and back panels.

  4. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect Speaker Wiring: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect Speaker Wiring: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the speaker wire (yellow, red, black, white) from the motherboard.

    • Ground yourself when touching the motherboard.

  5. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect NFC Sensor Wiring: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect NFC Sensor Wiring: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the NFC sensor wire (black, red).

  6. Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect Control Wiring: step 6, image 1 of 2 Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0, Disconnect Control Wiring: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the control cable (4 black, 1 red).

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