Introduction
Use this guide to disconnect the Connector Board of the OP-1.
What you need
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Open the back panel by using a Jimmy on the side of the panel. Be careful not to damage the OP-1 coating.
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Lift the back panel and remove it. The Connector Board is revealed.
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Disconnect the flex connector by lifting it up with a spudger.
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Almost done!
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Team
I believe the instructions here are sub-optimal - removal of the connector panel in this way will almost certainly damage the paint on the OP1 due to the tight fit of the connector cover board against the chassis.
There are two better methods to remove the cover:
- If you have a spare cover (as included, for example, with the iFixit connector board part), carefully screw a self tapping screw into the cover, then use a pair of pliers on the screw to remove the cover.
- Remove the keyboard as per the iFixit guide below. Once the keyboard is removed, there is a small hole at a 45 degree angle that allows you to access the underside of the connector board cover whilst avoiding the connector board itself. You can see it at the top of the photo above to the right of the connector board.. Use a small object, such as the handle of a small paintbrush, to push out the connector cover from the keyboard side. This will result in clean removal of the connector board cover and allow it to be reused.
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