Introduction
Use this replacement guide if the motherboard of the Amazon Echo Show 8 is not functioning. The motherboard is important to the device because it ensures it can internally function overall. Before continuing with this replacement guide check out the troubleshooting guide and see if any of the problems your facing could be fixed via trouble shooting. There are two components when powering the device, the port and the cord. This guide will walk you through replacing the mother. Make sure the device is disconnected from the power before proceeding with the guide.
Tools
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Flip the device so that the rubber foot is facing up.
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Insert a Jimmy between the rubber foot and chassis, then slide it around the perimeter until the rubber foot releases.
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Remove the rubber foot.
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Insert a Jimmy in the gap between the front and rear case.
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Work the Jimmy around the perimeter to gently detach the rear case from the front case.
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Separate the rear case from the front case.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.2 mm screws that secure the microphone board to the rear case.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 7.6 mm screws that secure the speaker housing to the display assembly.
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Open the device and place it on a flat surface.
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Use a rubber spudger to remove the foam mat at the center of the silver plate on the device and place it to the side.
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Use a plastic spudger to lift the silver bracket slightly.
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Lift the silver bracket up and out of the chassis.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the both of the ZIF locking flaps. Gently pull both of the cables out of their respective ports.
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Flip up the locking flap OPPOSITE of the cable, i.e., the other side from the previous cables.
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Remove the speaker connector by pushing it away from the motherboard with the pointed end of a spudger.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
