Introduction
If the device is not turning on at all and is not responding, follow this guide to do a mainboard replacement (PCB) of your Retroid Pocket 3 device. This process will take approximately 20-25 minutes, and the tools needed for the project are listed in the guide.
What you need
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Unplug any cables connected to the Retroid Pocket 3+.
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Ensure your device has a charge of 5% or less as a charged battery can be dangerous if punctured.
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Remove the four 6 mm screws from the backplate of the device with a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to gently pry apart the backplate from the device.
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Remove the four 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Lift off the metal plate.
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Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to unclip the battery connector.
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Carefully lift the battery from the case.
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Lift and remove the battery.
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Remove the three 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the main board.
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Using a spudger, put the tip under the aerial connecter and rotate upwards to unclip the plug.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the two speaker cables on the bottom of the board.
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Start lifting the board to give you access to the vibration motor on the metal case.
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Use a spudger to carefully pry the motor free; it is bound with double-sided tape.
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Carefully lift the board out of the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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