Sony XAV-AX100 USB Cable Replacement

Introduction

This repair guide will help you install a new USB cable for your car unit. It will ultimately enhance your experience while connecting the device to your car. This process requires you having a tool kit, specifically, the PH#0 screwdriver and a spudger. With that said, you should be good to go!

What you need

Step 1 USB Cable

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Place the device on a flat surface, upside down, so the bottom of the screen would be facing upwards.
Remove the ten 3.5mm Phillips #0 screws from the back plate.

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Step 2

Use a plastic opening tool to remove the back plate.
Don't remove completely as there will still be cables connected.

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Step 3

Disconnect the USB cable from the display board.

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Step 4

Adjust the rubber holders that are keeping the USB cable still on the motherboard, so you can remove the cable entirely from the inner compartment.
The rubber holders are extremely sensitive to any applied force. Therefore, be careful while turning them around.

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