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dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement

Introduction

This is where all of the power comes into the device. Learn how to replace it. Be careful while soldering!

What you need

  1. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Prerequisite Guide to Accessing Interior: step 1, image 1 of 2 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Prerequisite Guide to Accessing Interior: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rubber foot pads on the bottom of the device using a plastic opening tool.

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  2. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the six 2 mm PH0 screws on the bottom of the device.

    • Four of those screws are located under the foot pads.

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  3. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the bottom of the device.

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  5. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Mother Board: step 4, image 1 of 2 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Mother Board: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 1.8 mm J1 screws.

    • Remove the two 2mm PH0 screws.

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  6. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pick up the mother board

    • Pick the mother board straight up or you may risk damaging the mini-USB charging ports.

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  7. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool or similar tool to gently pry the power ribbon cord out of its port.

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  8. dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Electrical Port: step 7, image 1 of 3 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Electrical Port: step 7, image 2 of 3 dreamGEAR Quad Dock Pro Electrical Port Replacement, Electrical Port: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the three solder connections for the electrical port.

    • Desolder the connection points following the instructions included with your soldering kit as you remove the port.

    • FIRE HAZARD! BURN DANGER! Follow all the safety precautions included with your soldering kit.

    • It is helpful to use a nylon or metal spudger or tweezers for the removal of this component, pieces of which are very hot.

    • You can follow iFixit's guide to soldering here.

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Conclusion

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

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