RazorX DLX Electric Skateboard Control Module Replacement

Introduction

This guide is intended to show you how to replace the control module on the RazorX DLX Electric Skateboard. This guide may apply to later models of this skateboard as well. The control module communicates with the users remote control in order for the skateboard to properly function. When handling the control module, be careful with the wires and avoid any damage to the circuit board. Before you start, make sure the power button is switched to off.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Flip the skateboard upside down.
Use a 4 mm Allen key to remove the 25 mm bolt that secures the cover.
Push the cover forward to slide it off.

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Step 2

Disconnect the battery and slide it out.
Lithium-ion batteries should not be punctured, heated or improperly disposed of.

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Step 3 Control Module

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Flip the skateboard back over.
Remove the six 22 mm bolts indicated on the top side of the skateboard with a 3 mm Allen key.
While holding the nut from the underside of the skateboard remove the four 32 mm bolts with the 3 mm Allen key.
Separate the trucks and control module from the board.

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Step 4

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Remove the four 20 mm bolts using a 4 mm Allen key, then remove the metal plate to separate the motor from the trucks.
Separate the wheel motor from the trucks

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Step 5

Remove the two 15 mm Phillips #00 screws to free the motor cable.
Remove the two 15 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the battery cage.
You will still need to remove the standoffs to fully remove the battery cage.

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Step 6

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Remove the two standoffs holding the battery cage in place with an 8 mm wrench.
The standoffs have a nylon washer on either side of the battery cage.
Lift the battery cage up and out of the control module.

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Step 7

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Remove the 20 mm Phillips #0 screw.
Disconnect the DC connector. The DC connector can be identified as the connector with only two wires.
Disconnect the power button. It is a temporary switch, which can be identified by its 4-wire configuration.
Disconnect the Hall effect sensor. It can be identified by its 6-wire configuration.
A hall effect sensor is used to tell the board where the motor is in its rotation.
You will need to remove silicone and hot glue to remove the connectors.

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Step 8

Disconnect the three green butt connectors.
These connectors will require a decent amount of force to pull them apart.

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Step 9

Remove the Control Module by lifting it out of the plastic housing.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.