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RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement

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  1. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Getting inside the device.: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Take out the six screws located on the back of the device.

    • The red screws are 10 mm Phillip's #1. The orange screws are 13 mm Phillips #1.

    • Three screws are located on the back panel. One is located inside the battery carriage.

    • Two screws are located on the on the back panel on the bottom left and right side.

  2. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Relieve extension cord tension.: step 2, image 1 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Relieve extension cord tension.: step 2, image 2 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Relieve extension cord tension.: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the 10 mm Phillip's #1 screw.

    • Then remove the metal reinforcement.

  3. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using flathead screwdriver undo the release tabs.

  4. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pry the release tabs with a spudger.

    • Start with back of the device on the topside.

  5. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Pry open both tabs to remove the topside of the clock.

  6. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 10mm Phillip's #1 screws. Also remove the two reinforcements holding the speaker in place.

  7. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Detaching the front panel: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillip's #1 screws.

  8. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the gray panel from the frame.

  9. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Unlatch release tabs: step 9, image 1 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Unlatch release tabs: step 9, image 2 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Unlatch release tabs: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • The two latches located in the picture will help take off the display.

    • Remove the display.

  10. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 2 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 2 of 2
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  11. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the top part of motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the top 5 10mm Phillips #1 screws holding the top part of the motherboard

  12. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Removing the side part of motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 5 10mm Phillip's #1 screws that holding side part of the motherboard

  13. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the transformer by pulling back the release tab shown.

  14. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the battery terminal through the whole shown.

  15. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Lift the digital screen: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • First release the latch highlighted in the picture. Then grab the screen by the bottom and lift it up.

  16. RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Lift the top piece of motherboard: step 16, image 1 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Lift the top piece of motherboard: step 16, image 2 of 3 RCA RP3715A Motherboard Replacement, Lift the top piece of motherboard: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the motherboard from the frame using the illustration shown.

Conclusion

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

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