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Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Introduction

Installing a new motherboard assembly which contains the processor and software package.

What you need

  1. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Place the Palm IIIx face down on a flat surface.

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  2. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Push down and lift up the battery cover to remove it.

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  3. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the old batteries one at a time.

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  4. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four screws that hold the back cover in place.

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  6. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the device on its side, positioning your hands as shown.

    • Remove the back cover by pushing in with your thumbs and pulling outward with the rest of your fingers.

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  7. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Hold the screen and front cover on its side, facing the screen inward as shown.

    • Remove the screen by pushing outward with your thumbs. Use your index fingers to hold the front cover in place.

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  8. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Position the device with the screen facing down.

    • Locate the white ribbon wire on the left hand side of the device.

    • On either side of the ribbon wire are two white clasps. Gently push the two clasps away from the board (to the left).

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  9. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the ribbon wire by gently pulling it out of its connector.

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  10. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the motherboard from the screen.

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  11. Palm IIIx Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Now the motherboard assembly can be replaced successfully.

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Conclusion

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

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