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Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement

Introduction

If your Nest x Yale Lock is related to any issues on the unresponsive section of our troubleshooting page, you may need to replace the motherboard. Use this guide to replace the motherboard properly.

The motherboard is located inside and responsible for the lights, locking the lock, connecting the keypad, and helping the whole lock function.

Before beginning the process, be sure the device is off and not connected to the keypad.


What you need

  1. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before proceeding, make sure the batteries are removed to avoid being electrocuted and damage to the lock

    • If you do not know how to remove the batteries then I would recommend looking at our battery replacement guide for help.

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  2. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 3 screws as shown to remove the first cover.

    • The 3 screws are 0.25 inches length

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  3. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Using a pin to push down the knot holding the wire and the tweezer to safely remove the wire from the motherboard

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  5. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or plastic tool to lift the ZIF lock upward (as shown in the first picture).

    • Use tweezers to remove the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  6. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Continue to remove 2 screws holding the motherboard to the lock shell.

    • The screws are 0.20 inches in length.

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  7. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to push the motherboard out as shown in the picture.

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  8. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement, Deadbolt Button: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement, Deadbolt Button: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • After, fully removing the motherboard.

    • Remove the .25 in screws circled in red to remove the lock compartment.

    • Lastly, take out the lock as shown in the second picture.

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  9. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Move onto removing the .25 inches screws in red to take out the battery holder.

    • Remove the .15 inches screws in orange as well.

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  10. Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Nest x Yale Lock Deadbolt Button Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • After unscrewing the battery holder you can now see the lights circled in red

    • The part squared in orange is a rubber that reflects the light of the LED.

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Conclusion

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

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