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Vtech InnoTab 3S USB Port Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through replacing the USB port on your childs Vtech InnoTab 3S.

What you need

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    • While holding the battery compartment locks down, slide the two battery doors outwards from the sides of the device.

    • Remove the batteries from the device.

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    • Remove six 7 mm screws from the interior of the battery compartment using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Using a nylon spudger, remove the five caps that hide the screws.

    • Potential for device damage: Be careful not to scrape the plastic from the device using the spudger.

    • When removing the caps, hold the spudger vertical to the board to make removal easier. Also try to push in with your spudger pointing towards the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the five 5 mm Phillips #1 screws from the rear panel of the device.

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    • Carefully remove the rear panel from the front panel of the device.

    • Once the rear panel is removed, you'll be able to see the motherboard and other components within the Vtech InnoTab 3s.

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    • Remove the six screws that secure the motherboard to the front panel of the device using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the other 5mm screws that secure the charger port and the buttons to the inside of the front panel.

    • Remove the six 3 mm screws securing the battery clip.

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    • Using the tweezers, remove one battery clip from each corner (four total) of the Vtech InnoTab 3s.

    • With the tweezers, unsecure the charging port, headphone port, and the light switch button from the front panel of the device.

    • Potential for device damage: Avoid forceful movements when removing the motherboard to prevent damage of device components.

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    • The mini USB port is located near the top of the device and is secured by four metal prongs underneath the port.

    • Facing the underside of the USB port, solder the metal prongs securing the USB port to the device.

    • Avoid forceful movements when soldering to prevent damage of device components and avoid personal injury.

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Conclusion

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

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