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Pioneer R1 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to access and replace the R1's battery.

What you need

  1. Pioneer R1 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert your plastic spudger into the opening near the HDMI port.

    • Gently pry the back cover of the R1 from the the front by using the spudger along the edges.

    • Do not pull the back cover straight off the R1 as components of the speakers will be attached to both sides.

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  2. Pioneer R1 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the R1 flat like an open book.

    • This will prevent the speakers from becoming disconnected from the motherboard.

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  4. Pioneer R1 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide a strong thin object, like a thin spudger, between the battery and the display.

    • Slide the object along the length of the battery to remove it from the display.

    • The adhesive holding the battery in place is strong and the battery is quite soft. Take care not to break open the battery.

    • Disengage the battery cables from the motherboard.

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  5. Pioneer R1 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Solder the black cable to the nodule labeled BAT+.

    • Solder the red cable to the nodule labeled BAT-.

    • Do not allow the solder from one nodule to touch the other, this may cause the battery to explode.

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Conclusion

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

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