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Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide in order to replace the motherboard within the Oregon Scientific Meep! X2.

What you need

  1. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the orange covers from the left and right sides of the device by sliding up against the tabs.

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  2. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • You can remove the rear casing by unscrewing all six phillips #00(3.5mm x 4.5mm)screws from the left and right side of the device.

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  3. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tools to undo the clips around the edges of the device.

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  4. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the ribbon cable.: step 4, image 1 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the ribbon cable.: step 4, image 2 of 3 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the ribbon cable.: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Gently unhook the black security clips to loosen the ribbon cable. Use one of the plastic opening tools.

    • Pull lightly on the ribbon cable to remove it.

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  5. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Sever the adhesive glue on the battery.: step 5, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Sever the adhesive glue on the battery.: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use your spudger to separate the battery from the adhesive glue strips and plastic film.

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  6. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a soldering station to unsolder the battery wires from the motherboard.

    • In the case of screen or screen sensor replacement, disregard desoldering steps.

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  8. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Cameras: step 7, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Cameras: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Slip the plastic opening tool under the white, square enclosure of the camera and lift upward to unhook the camera unit from the motherboard.

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  9. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the second camera out of its slot with one of the plastic opening tools.

    • Be sure to undo the black adhesive foam from the metal casing in order to remove the camera properly.

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  10. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Release the black security clip on the ribbon cable with your plastic opening tool.

    • Gently disconnect the gold ribbon cable from the motherboard. The two cameras will remain attached to the ribbon cable.

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  11. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Microphone: step 10, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Microphone: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use your tweezers to gently remove the microphone from the slot in the casing.

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  12. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Unsolder the microphone unit from the motherboard using the soldering station.

    • In the case of screen or screen sensor replacement, disregard desoldering steps.

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  13. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Power Button: step 12, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Power Button: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a tweezer to gently pull the power button sensor out of the case's slot.

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  14. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use the soldering station to unsolder and remove the power button from the motherboard.

    • In the case of screen or screen sensor replacement, disregard desoldering steps.

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  15. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Undo the security clips on the ribbon cable connection by placing the plastic opening tool between the black and white parts of the clip. Pull downard toward the gold ribbon cable.

    • Once the left and right clips are undone, remove the gold ribbon cable from that connection by gently pulling it out.

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  16. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two phillips #00 (4.5mm x 3mm)screws located on the motherboard.

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  17. Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Oregon Scientific Meep! X2 Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the silver, rectangular blocker in order to expose the right phillips screw #00 (4mm x 3.5mm).

    • Unscrew the left and right phillips #00 (4mm x 3.5mm)screws.

    • Once unscrewed, gently lift the motherboard from the rest of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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