Retroid Pocket 3 Motherboard Replacement

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Retroid Pocket 3 Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

If the device is not turning on at all and is not responding, follow this guide to do a mainboard replacement (PCB) on the device. This process will take approximately 20-25 minutes, and the tools needed for the project are listed in the guide.


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    • Unplug any cables connected to the Retroid Pocket 3+.

    • Ensure your device has a charge of 5% or less as a charged battery can be dangerous if punctured.

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    • Remove the four 6 mm screws from the backplate of the device with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to gently pry apart the backplate from the device.

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    • Remove the four 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Lift off the metal plate.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to unclip the battery connector.

    • Carefully lift the battery from the case.

    • The battery has double-sided tape at the bottom. Gently push a spudger or opening tool underneath the battery to help free it from the adhesive. Do not bend or puncture the battery.

    • Lift and remove the battery.

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    • Remove the three 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the main board.

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    • Using a spudger, put the tip under the aerial connecter and rotate upwards to unclip the plug.

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    • Unclip and remove the one ribbon cable on the left.

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    • Use a spudger to unclip and remove the two ribbon cables on the right side.

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    • Use a spudger to disconnect the two speaker cables on the bottom of the board.

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    • Start lifting the board to give you access to the vibration motor on the metal case.

    • Use a spudger to carefully pry the motor free; it is bound with double-sided tape.

    • Carefully lift the board out of the device.

Conclusion

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

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