SuperSonic Matrix Mid SC-999 LCD Replacement

Introducción

In this guide you will remove the back cover of the device and partially remove the motherboard. Disconnect the screen from the motherboard using a soldering iron and replace it with a new screen.

Because this task requires the use of a soldering iron, prior experience with soldering/desoldering will be beneficial.

Qué necesitas

Paso 1 Back Cover

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Wedge the plastic opening tool between the back cover of the device and the front panel.
You will hear a snapping sound as the cover is separated from the body of the device.

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Paso 2

Slide the opening tool along the seam between the front panel and the back cover to un-clip the remaining connections around the device.
Again, you will hear a snapping sound as the cover is separated from the body of the device.

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Paso 3

Lift the back cover from the body of the device to expose the internal components.

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Paso 4 Battery

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Remove the Battery
The battery is secured to the back panel with tape and glue.
Peel back the tape around the battery and discard it.
Tear through the adhesive holding the battery by using the spudger tool.

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Paso 5

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Desolder the 2 Battery Wires
The Battery has two wires connected to the motherboard (one black and one red).
If you're unfamiliar with soldering or desoldering check out this guide.
Be sure to wear protective eye wear. The soldering iron will become extremely hot and a potential danger, so make sure you are aware of your surroundings.

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Paso 6 Speaker

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Remove the Speakers
Use the tweezers to remove the speakers from their compartments.

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Paso 7

Desolder the 4 Speaker Wires
These wires connect the speakers to the motherboard. They are the thinnest wires.
If you're unfamiliar with soldering or desoldering check out this guide.
Be sure to wear protective eye wear. Also, keep in mind that the soldering iron will become extremely hot.

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Paso 8 Microphone

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Remove the microphone from its compartment.
The microphone is located toward the bottom left corner of the device (assuming the speakers are located on the right side of you).

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Paso 9

Use the soldering iron to remove the wires connected to the microphone.
If you're unfamiliar with soldering or desoldering, check out this guide.
Be sure to wear protective eye wear. Also, keep in mind that the soldering iron will become extremely hot.

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Paso 10 FM Antenna

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Use a soldering iron to desolder the region circled in red.
If you're unfamiliar with soldering or desoldering check out this guide.
Be sure to wear protective eye wear. The soldering iron will become extremely hot and a potential danger, so be aware of your surroundings.

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Paso 11

Desolder the FM antenna from the motherboard.

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Paso 12 Motherboard

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Remove the large ribbon cable from the socket that attaches it to the motherboard.
Pull down on the dark grey sliders located on both sides of the ribbon cable to release it.

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Paso 13

Remove the small ribbon cable from the socket that attaches it to the motherboard.
Flip the dark grey latch to release the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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