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Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show the proper way to remove the USB charging port from the device, so that a new one can replace it.

What you need

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

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

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  3. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port 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 USB Charging Port 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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  5. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  8. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port 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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  9. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • 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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  10. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  12. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement, USB Charging Port: step 11, image 1 of 2 Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 USB Charging Port Replacement, USB Charging Port: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • With the device facing down, the USB charging port can be located on the left side of the device directly on the motherboard. The mini HDMI port will be above the charging port and the micro SD port will be below, with the charging port in the middle of the two.

    • Make sure all power is extinguished by following the steps to remove the battery.

    • The charging port will be soldered down at all four corners; each prong will need to be soldered off.

    • Review How to Solder Here

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    • Work the iron on one prong at a time that is soldered to the motherboard. The USB port will release from the motherboard.

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    • Repeat steps 2-5 for the soldering of the other 3 prongs.

    • Once all four prongs have been soldered off the USB charging port will remove from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

You forgot to desolder the leads on the board first, if you don't, the lands on the board can be lifted off and you lose contact to the charge circuit.

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