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Nexus Q LED Board Replacement

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    1. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement, Ball Bearing Ring: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Squeeze and pull the cap to remove it from the Nexus Q.

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    2. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to disconnect the Taoglas Wi-Fi Dual Band Antenna.

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    3. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Undo the ZIF connector by prying it with a spudger.

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    4. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the four 1.3 mm screws.

      • After removing the screws, there will be two parts. The top part contains the daughterboard. Store it safely. It will not be used.

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    5. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • View the bottom half of the Nexus Q.

      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 0.8 mm screws holding the ball bearing ring in place.

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    6. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the ball bearing ring.

      • When placing a new ring in its place, make sure to orient it right or the top will not close.

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    1. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement, LED Board: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nexus Q LED Board Replacement, LED Board: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Once you remove the ball bearing ring from the bottom half of the Nexus Q, you will be exposed to a diffuser (white ring) held in with three T6 Torx screws.

      • Use a #0 Philips head screwdriver to remove the three 0.8 mm screws holding the diffuser in place.

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    2. Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nexus Q LED Board Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • With the diffuser out, we are exposed to the LED Board.

      • Use a spudger to lightly lift the LED board out.

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Conclusion

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

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