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Impression i7 USB Port Replacement

Introduction

This guide details the necessary steps to replace the USB port on the Impression i7. Due to the difficult nature of this replacement, it should only be performed when all other potential options have been exhausted.

What you need

  1. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool into the seam nearest to the screen surface and begin to pry off the back of the device.

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  2. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Move the plastic opening tool along the perimeter of the device, loosening the entire back as you go.

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  3. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • After the entire perimeter has been pried, remove the back of the device.

    • Be careful not to disconnect the speaker and microphone cables attached to the back of the tablet.

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  5. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the transparent, orange tape from the edge of the battery.

    • Pry the battery off, using the plastic opening tool.

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  6. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the positive and negative leads.

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  7. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery away from the adhesive.

    • Peel the gray tape from the top of the battery.

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  8. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement, USB Port: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five 5 mm screws from the motherboard, using the #0 Phillips Screwdriver.

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  9. Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Impression i7 USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool tool, pry back the 4 four clips to release the motherboard.

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    • Desolder the eight solder joints holding the USB Port in place.

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Conclusion

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

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