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HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

If your HMDX Chill is no longer charging but your charging cable is functioning properly, the solution to this problem can be found through replacing the USB Charging Port. This guide will show how to disassemble the device to locate the charging port. After the HMDX Chill is disassembled, this guide will teach you how to replace the broken charging port .

What you need

  1. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Remove Rubber Base: step 1, image 1 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Remove Rubber Base: step 1, image 2 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Remove Rubber Base: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a metal spudger under the rubber base.

    • Pry the rubber base off.

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  2. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 9 mm screws from the base of the device.

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  3. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Grip the base of the HMDX Chill.

    • Pull the base upwards.

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  5. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws that secure the motherboard to the base of the device.

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  6. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the motherboard away from the base gently.

    • Do not pull too hard on the motherboard. It is still attached to the base by wires.

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  7. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use a soldering iron to desolder the wires connecting the motherboard to the case.

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  8. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the spudger between the case and the wire and move the spudger upwards.

    • This will cause the case to prop open.

    • The wire behind the motherboard will now be visible. Pull this out from behind.

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  9. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the soldering iron to desolder the wires connecting the motherboard to the base of the HMDX Chill.

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  10. HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Desolder the Charging Port: step 9, image 1 of 2 HMDX Chill Charging Port Replacement, Desolder the Charging Port: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using a soldering tool, desolder the charging port from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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I have the charging port removed. Where do I find a replacement??

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