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Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the audio on your Palm Zire m150. If you don't need to replace it, it will also teach you how to take the device apart in order to clean the control button.

What you need

  1. Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 1, image 1 of 2 Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove cover, also known as the flap from the Palm Zire m150.

    • For the purpose of this guide and being able to see clearly, we removed the flap completely. You can keep your flap on if you wish.

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  2. Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove both screws on the back.

    • Turn screw driver counterclockwise to remove screw

    • Be careful not to strip screws

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  4. Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the front part of the device from the bottom part of the device.

    • Separate front cover from back cover.

    • Be careful not to break the connector that connects the screen to motherboard.

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  5. Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Palm Zire m150 Headphone Jack Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert NEW audio piece into the top case housing.

    • On the NEW audio piece, use a soldering iron to solder.

    • Let solder cool before reassembling unit.

    • Soldering iron needs time to warm up in order for use

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Conclusion

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

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