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Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide on how to replace a Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard. When using this tablet and you notice it might be running slower or not at all, it might be time to replace the Motherboard. The Motherboard is important for the distribution of electricity through the device. Replacement requires soldering and the device's battery to be removed. If needed review How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

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  1. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • With the device face down, slide the charging port cover off on the left side of device.

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    • Locate a Phillips 2.88mm screw at the charging port.

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  3. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 Philips head screwdriver to remove screw.

    • Remember lefty loosey, righty tighty

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  4. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • To pry the back plate off, use the plastic opening tool between the back plate and front plate; start at the headphone jack.

    • Make sure the lip of the plastic opening tool is face up.

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    • Move around the device with the plastic opening tool, pushing down to release the back plate from clips.

    • You will hear popping sounds when you work around the device.

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    • Once you’ve moved around the whole device with the plastic opening tool, the back plate will completely release from the rest of the device.

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  7. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The battery rests flat on the inside surface of the tablet. It is a rectangular shape and has blue and yellow tape.

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    • Two wires, one red and one black, which run from the motherboard to the battery, need to be desoldered from the motherboard.

    • Review how to solder here.

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    • Work the soldering gun on the red wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It should release from the motherboard.

    • Work the soldering gun on the black wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It will release from the motherboard.

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    • Once both wires have been desoldered, remove the battery from the device.

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  11. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • With the face of the device down, locate the speaker in the upper right corner. The black oval shaped object.

    • Make sure Battery has been removed.

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    • A Phillips 3.88 mm screw holds the speaker in place.

    • Use a PH000 screwdriver to remove the screw.

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    • The speaker will be connected to two wires; one black and one red. Both run to the motherboard.

    • The wires will need to be soldered off the motherboard.

    • Locate where both wires are soldered to the motherboard.

    • Review How to Solder Here

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    • Work the iron where the red wire is soldered

    • The wire will release from the motherboard.

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    • Work the iron where the black wire is soldered.

    • The black wire will release from the motherboard.

    • After both wires have been soldered off, the speaker will release from the device.

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    • To remove the black ribbon connector, flip the black portion of the connector upward.

    • Pull on the ribbon to remove from the connector.

    • Make sure battery has been removed.

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    • Remove the white ribbon connector from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the orange ribbon connector from the motherboard.

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    • Locate a 2.88 mm Phillips head screw in the upper right hand corner of the mother board.

    • Use a #00 screw driver with the PH000 screw head to remove the screw.

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    • Locate a 2.88 mm Phillips head screw on the lower left hand corner.

    • Use the #00 screw driver with the PH000 screw head to remove the screw.

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    • Locate a strip of gold tape, which holds it to the device, on the bottom of the motherboard.

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    • On the upper right hand corner of the device, a black wire connects to the device and runs to a strip of orange tape.

    • Remove the tape that holds the wire down.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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