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JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides the steps necessary in order to replace the thirty-pin connector.

What you need

  1. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement, Cracking the Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device upside down so that the three rubber pads are facing up.

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  2. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a heat gun (set to low) to apply heat to one of the rubber pads until you can easily remove the pad. This step takes around 5-7 minutes.

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  3. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the heated rubber pad with a plastic opening tool.

    • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the two remaining rubber pads.

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  4. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 1cm T-10 torx screws on the bottom of the device (found under the rubber pads) using a T-10 Torx screwdriver.

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  6. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Open the device along its seam.

    • Be careful when separating the device because there are wires connecting the two seperate halves.

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  7. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable connector from the top half of the device by pulling outward and parallel to the connecting pins.

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  8. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate and disconnect the two molex connectors found on either side of the ribbon cable connector on the bottom half of the device.

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  9. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement, 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Apply heat with a heatgun on a low setting to the area around the 30-pin connector until you can easily pry it out by the seam surrounding it (about 10 minutes).

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  10. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a metal spudger to pry out the plastic surrounding the 30-pin connector.

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  11. JBL On Stage II 30-Pin Connector Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pair of tweezers to wiggle out the 30-pin connector.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

and how you get a new one of the 30 pin connector?

bini barazany - Reply

Yes, where can we buy a new one of the 30 pin connector?

Jimbo - Reply

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