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Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide for the Hover-1 Maverick guides users in replacing the motherboard in their device. The motherboard is crucial within the hoverboard. It controls all functions and acts as a medium for communication between parts in the device. Symptoms of having a faulty motherboard include the device being unable to balance, unable to hold a charge, has flashing lights, or has trouble powering on. Users need to disconnect the battery and the wires in order to replace the motherboard.

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  1. Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the twenty 15mm Phillips #1 screws from the shell of the hoverboard.

    • Open the shell.

    • There is one motherboard on each side of the device located near the wheels.

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  2. Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery to prevent any electrical currents from coming through the wires.

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  4. Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Squeeze and pull on the wires to detach them from the motherboard.

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  5. Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Hover-1 Maverick Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 8mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

    • Repeat for the other motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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