LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Repair Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard is the brain of the device and controls all of the functions. This guide is for those of whom that are looking to replace their LeapPad's motherboard due to damage or issues. Like always, take extra caution when handling the device when its components are exposed. It is important to follow the guide word-by-word to avoid performing the steps incorrectly so that no further damage results.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Remove the barcode covering the two screws on the lower back of the Leap Pad.

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Step 2

Remove the two 5 mm screws that were covered by the sticker.

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Step 3

Using a plastic opening tool, pry off the outer protective child proof casing, starting from the bottom.

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Step 4

Remove the 7 mm screw to the right of the cartridge dock, two 8 mm screws in the top left, and the nine 8 mm screws holding the the green shell.

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Step 5

Remove the hard plastic casing, exposing the motherboard and battery.

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Step 6

Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

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Disconnect the battery using tweezers or your fingernails.
The battery is glued down, if available put some isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to soften the glue.
Gently pry of the battery lose using a spudger or another thin prying tool.
Be careful, damaging/puncturing the battery may cause an explosion.