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Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The motherboard is the key component behind this little speaker. If you're experiencing issues that have persisted through other troubleshooting guides, it may be time to replace the motherboard. The motherboard is a delicate piece of equipment, so work slowly and carefully to avoid damaging the speaker.

What you need

  1. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the speaker off before disassembling.

    • Remove the suction cup from its groove by twisting and turning it.

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  2. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 8.5 mm screws from the back panel of the speaker by using the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

    • Remove back panel

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  3. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic cover in front of the battery slot.

    • Unscrew all the 8.5mm screws that hold the cover to the slot.

    • Separate the battery from the back panel as shown in photograph 3.

    • Caution: manipulation of the device while the battery is still connected to the motherboard may result in electric shock.

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  4. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the motherboard.

    • Use a soldering pen to remove the solder connecting the battery wires to the motherboard.

    • Click here to access the iFixit Soldering Guide. This will provide a safe and instructive manual on the usage of soldering pens.

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  6. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the front panel from the device.

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  7. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the connector clips from the motherboard using the iFixit Opening Tool.

    • Some force may be necessary to remove the plastic clips.

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  8. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • After the speaker is detached, remove the two 8.5mm screws that hold the speaker to the front panel with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  9. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • From the back of the motherboard, unscrew the three phillips head screws holding the motherboard in place.

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  10. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the rubber away from the edge of the motherboard.

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  11. Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Photive Rain Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove motherboard from device.

    • The second photograph displays a properly removed motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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