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WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement

Introduction

The power switch turns the MiP on or off. If it's malfunctioning the robot will not work.

What you need

  1. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three 12.0 mm Phillips # 2 screws from the battery cover.

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  2. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully pull the battery pack from the robot.

    • Remove the batteries from the battery pack.

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  3. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Wheel: step 3, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Wheel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a metal spudger to carefully pry off the hubcap without marring the plastic wheel or hubcap.

    • This plastic material is not replaceable. Any damage will be noticeable.

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  4. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 12.0 mm Phillips #2 screw.

    • Hold the wheel in place, or it will rotate as you attempt to remove the screw.

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  6. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the wheel off of the square axle.

    • Do not use excessive force while removing the wheel. Pulling too hard on the wheel can damage the axle.

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  7. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, WowWee MiP Robot Body Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, WowWee MiP Robot Body Disassembly: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 9.3 mm Phillips #1 screws from the back of the robot.

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  8. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the arms from the body.

    • Carefully open the body compartment.

    • Open the compartment slowly. There are wires connecting the two body pieces together. If pulled too hard, the wires and/or the motherboard could be damaged.

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  9. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
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    • Using precision tweezers, disconnect the following three bundles of wires:

    • Connecting the battery pack to the motherboard.

    • Connecting the power switch to the motherboard.

    • Connecting the speaker to the motherboard.

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  10. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 9, image 1 of 2 WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 9.3mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  11. WowWee MiP Robot Power Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the power switch assembly from the body by gently pulling straight out on the wires.

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Conclusion

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

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where can i buy the power switch of MiP

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