Sony UBP-UX80 Power Board Replacement

Introduction

The power board only needs to be replaced if the device can not turn on and all other troubleshooting options have been attempted. When dealing with a power board, be careful of the capacitors as they can hold charge and shock you. Unplug device before starting.

What you need

Step 1 Top Cover

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws that secure the two side panels onto the back of the player.
Slide both covers back about a 1/2 inch, then pull them away from the case.

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Step 2

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws on the side of the case, each connecting to a tab on the cover.
Similar to the previous step, it is identical cases on both sides of the device.
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 10.5 mm screws (one next to the Wi-Fi logo and one next to the Blu-ray logo).

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Step 3

Press in the tabs found on the front-sides of the case (connected to the front panel).
Slide the top cover forward.
Lift off the case.

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Step 4

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Find the eleven 10.5 mm silver screws and two 6 mm black screws on the perimeter of the silver cover plate.
Remove the silver screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver and the black ones using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Life the back of the cover up and off of the chasis.

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Step 5 Power Board

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Unplug device before starting. Try not to touch any exposed wires or traces on the board.
Disconnect the power cable connector and motherboard connector from the power board.

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Step 6

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the six 10.5 mm screws that secure the board.
Note that there are two (2) screws with washers attached to them at the top of the board, please know where they go.

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