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Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement

What you need

  1. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement, Disassembling Sony Walkman NWZ-E438: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two screws on the back of the device using a Phillips PH000 screwdriver.

    • Keep the Phillips PH000 screwdriver aside for further steps in the guide. It will be the only screwdriver needed for this replacement.

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  2. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a small prying tool to carefully pry open the back of the device.

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  3. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement, Circuit Board: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • First, you must remove the black tape on the circuit board.

    • Next, pull up on the red and gold band until it detaches from the chip.

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  5. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Using a small plastic prying tool, slip the end under the device circuit board and slowly lift it.

    • Once the circuit board is lifted, carefully remove the chip with tweezers.

    • The circuit board will still be connected to the device by a wire.

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  6. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a soldering iron, carefully heat the metal connecting the wires from the device to the circuit board.

    • You will need the soldering iron to reattach those wires once you've replaced the circuit board.

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  7. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the circuit board from the device.

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  8. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement, USB Port: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using fine point tweezers, push them between the chip and USB port.

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  9. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Slowly pry the USB port off of the chip.

    • You will need to solder the new USB onto the circuit board.

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  10. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 USB Port Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove USB port.

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Conclusion

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

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