Anbernic RG353V Speaker Replacement

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Anbernic RG353V Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

35 - 50 minutes

Introduction

The speaker is responsible for emitting sound that the device produces. The speaker may fail due to long term use and/or high volume use. This guide details how to replace the speaker on the Anbernic RG353V.

The speaker is different than other Anbernic products because there is only one and it is in the center of the device as opposed to the right & left side. This makes it slightly easier to replace, but the user still needs to remove the circuit board to get to it.

Before you begin this repair, make sure to turn off the device and unplug it from the charger.

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    • Make sure to remove the SD cards from the device before repair. Push them inwards so that they pop out of their respective slots.

    • Use a 2 mm Hex screwdriver to remove the six 7 mm screws from the back case of the handheld game.

    • Use an opening tool to pry the top and bottom of the game apart. Work the tool around the perimeter of the device between the seam to release the snap tabs.

    • Separate the top and bottom cases gently.

    • Don't pull them apart as they are connected by cables and pulling them could rip the wires and damage the device.

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    • Push on alternating sides of the connector to disconnect the battery wire from the main circuit board.

    • If that doesn't work, use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket. Hold the tweezers closer to the connector to get a better grip.

    • To disconnect the cable coaxial cable, slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board.

    • When working with these connectors, it's key to always lift the head straight up. If pried on at an odd angle, you risk breaking the socket off of the board underneath.

    • Use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

    • Don't try to force the connector into place or you may permanently damage it.

    • Disconnecting these wires will allow you to separate the back of the case from the front in order to work more freely.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five 7 mm Phillips from the plate covering the bottom of the circuit board.

    • Remove the black cover.

    • The next three steps after this one can be done in any order.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 to remove the four 6 mm screws attaching the thumbsticks to the circuit board.

    • Use a spudger to flip up the locking flaps of the ZIF connectors.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the red ribbon cables out of their sockets.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the locking flap of the ZIF connector.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the bronze-colored ribbon cable out of its socket.

    • Use a spudger to flip up the locking flap of the ZIF connector.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the small black ribbon cable from the socket.

    • If the cable has a pull tab, use it to grip the cable. You may damage the cable by gripping it directly.

    • To reconnect, make sure the locking flap is flipped up and gently reinsert the cable. Then, flip the locking flap down to secure the cable. The cable should slide into the socket with little to no force. If you're having trouble, remove it, check that the flap is fully unlocked, and try again.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm screws that secure the circuit board to the case.

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    • Carefully remove the circuit board by pulling it upward and away from the case.

    • Gently thread the two ribbon cables through the slot to avoid damage.

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    • Remove the speaker.

    • When inserting the replacement speaker, ensure that the two metal prongs are aligned with the spots where they make contact with the circuit board.

Conclusion

Follow these steps in reverse order to slot in the replacement speaker.

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