Hover-1 Liberty Wheel Motor Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If the hoverboard is unwilling to move and it is fully charged, there may be an issue with the wheel motors.

What you need

1. Step 1 Bottom Cover
  Flip the hoverboard over so the labels are facing upwards.
  
  Remove the twenty 18mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver and twisting counterclockwise.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the bottom cover by lifting it away from the hoverboard.
  
  The cover on the side without the battery has two wires connecting the power button and charging port.
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3. Step 3
  Remove one connector from the non-battery side circuit board.
  
  Remove the next connector from the non-battery side circuit board.
  
  To remove the connectors, pinch the plug and pull away from the circuit board.
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1. Step 4 Gyroscope Sensor Boards
  Place the hoverboard so the sensor boards face you.
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3. Step 5
  Remove battery connector by pulling it apart.
  
  Slide the rubber sheaths away from the connector on the blue, green, and yellow wires.
  
  Disconnect the colored wires by pulling them apart.
  
  The large colored wires connecting the sensor boards to the wheels need to match for the motor to operate correctly.
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4. Step 6
  Remove the white cable from the sensor boards by disconnecting the cable on each side of the hoverboard.
  
  To release the cable connector, squeeze the sides while pulling it away from the sensor board.
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5. Step 7
  Remove the four 10mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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6. Step 8
  Remove the sensor board by lifting it away from the hoverboard.
  
  Repeat steps 4-8 to remove the sensor board from the other side.
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1. Step 9 Wheel Motor
  Place the hoverboard so the four 36mm Allen bolts are pointing up.
  
  Remove the four 36mm Allen bolts on each side using a 5mm Allen Wrench.
  
  The four Allen bolts have lock washers.
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2. Step 10
  Lift the metal retaining plate away from the motor shaft.
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3. Step 11
  Lift motor assembly away from hoverboard.
  
  There is a flat section on the motor shaft that needs to point up, towards metal plate.
  
  The motor assembly should be flush with side of hoverboard.
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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

My bracket the wheel attaches to hoverboard is broke can that portion of board be replaced? Where can I buy it if so?

Adam Vernengo - Mar 10, 2021 Reply Share

Can I buy a replacement battery side motor for hover1 drive hoverboard. If so, where? Can’t seem to find it on internet

luke-1115@hotmail.com - Feb 15, 2022 Reply Share

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