Hover-1 All Star Mainboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will provide you with a description on how to remove and replace the circuit board/circuitry on your Hover-1 All Star. Replacing the circuitry may be necessary if you find your hoverboard not turning on after charging. To replace the circuitry you must be cautious when navigating the internal wires that are connected to the board and be comfortable with disconnecting various wires.

What you need

Step 1 Outer Casing

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Turn the hoverboard upside down and remove the twenty Phillips #1 screws that secure the casing.

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Step 2

After all the screws are removed simply pull off the bottom part of the casing in two pieces (Right and Left).

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Step 3 Battery

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Disconnect the battery from the circuit board via the orange connector.

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Step 4

Remove the four small screws that secures the plastic battery bracket with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the plastic bracket.
Once the plastic restraint is removed the battery will have nothing else holding it in but a piece of double sided tape on the bottom.

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Step 5

Remove the battery.
This step will likely require you to use the plastic prying tool because the tape is very strong.

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Step 6 Mainboard

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Remove the four Phillips #1 screws that secure the mainboard.

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Step 7

Disconnect all cables connected to the mainboard.
Also disconnect the three colored cables by pulling them apart.

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Step 8

Lift the mainboard up and out.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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