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Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

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

What you need

  1. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Rechargeable Battery Pack: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the plastic tab on the battery compartment cover panel to loosen it, then pull the panel off.

  2. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery pack wires from the device and remove the battery pack.

  3. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Case Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use the T10 hexagonal tip from the iFixit Bit Driver Kit or comparable tool to remove the two 22 mm hexagonal screws on the front face of the device.

  4. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 22 mm hexagonal screws on the upper rear of the device.

  5. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a long, slender screwdriver to reach and remove the two 10 mm Phillips #00 screws recessed deep in the body of the device.

    • If you're using the 54-bit toolkit, the female hexagonal bit can be used to extend the reach of the Phillips #00 bit.

  6. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • On the bottom of the device are two rubber feet. Using the blue plastic opening tool, pry them up and pull straight off.

    • It’s best to place these on their non-sticky side while you work, as you’ll want them to keep as much tackiness as possible for reassembly.

  7. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull apart the two halves of the device at the seam.

    • Three components from the back half will prevent you from fully opening the device, just unplug these connections as shown in the image.

  8. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Tuning Dial: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Unplug the socket connection from the motherboard as shown in the image.

  9. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 1 cm Phillips #0 screws that secure the tuning dial panel to the motherboard.

  10. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift the dial upwards to remove it.

  11. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Unplug all the component socket connections from the motherboard as shown in the image.

  12. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six 1 cm Phillips #0 screws that secure the motherboard to the case.

  13. Eton FRX3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Fold the motherboard over the bottom of the device case.

    • Be careful not to damage the wires leading to the speaker.

Conclusion

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

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