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One Education Infinity:One Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to replace the motherboard in your One Education Infinity:One laptop.

What you need

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    • Use a spudger to disconnect the black bundled cable connector from the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to lift the black tab on top of the ZIF connector.

    • Slide the ribbon cable out of the connector.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the black retaining flap on the ZIF connector.

    • Pull the folded ribbon cable straight out of the connector.

    • This ribbon cable must be disconnected before removing the battery because it is attached to the battery with adhesive.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the battery away from the device.

    • Always use ESD safe tools when working with delicate electrical components.

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    • Use ESD safe tweezers to disconnect the antenna from the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the black flap on the camera's ZIF connector.

    • Pull the ribbon cable straight out of the connector.

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    • Use tweezers to pull the dock connection cable away from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to unscrew the two 3.4 mm screws.

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to unscrew the one 4.2mm screw.

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    • Lift the protective shield away from the motherboard.

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    • With the flat end of a spudger, flip up the black flap on the display's ZIF connector.

    • Insert the pointed end of the spudger between the cable and the motherboard and gently pull the cable straight out of the connector.

    • During reassembly, be sure to insert the cable into the connector up to the white line on the cable and then close the retaining flap.

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    • Gently lift the motherboard away from the display assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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