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Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

The following guide will help with the safe disassembly of the Beats Pill casing and the two separate the sides of the device. Follow each step carefully as to not damage the device.

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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. Sit to the side the clip rings and the center band

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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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