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VTech InnoTab Max Motherboard Replacement

Introducción

This guide will show how to replace the motherboard in the VTech Innotab Max.

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    • Remove all screw caps from the back panel using a metal spudger.

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    • Next remove all of the now uncovered screws.

    • If there is a cartridge in the device make sure to remove it.

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    • Now that all of the screws have been removed, pry the back cover off using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Here you can see the back cover has been fully removed and you can now access the front cover.

    • To remove the front cover, remove the springs holding the pictured brackets in place, then pull it away.

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  5. VTech InnoTab Max Motherboard Replacement, Battery: paso 5, imagen 1 de 1

    • Once the back cover is removed the battery will be located in the bottom right as you can see in the image to the right.

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    • Remove the tape holding down the wires, and carefully pry the battery off of the base of the device.

    • Pry carefully to avoid damaging the battery. The battery may start to bend slightly, this is normal and not a cause for concern.

    • It is best to use a plastic card or nylon spudger to remove the battery. Metal tools can puncture a battery, potentially causing a fire.

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    • Now that the battery is free to be moved, unplug the wire connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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    • The battery is now fully disconnected.

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  10. VTech InnoTab Max Motherboard Replacement, Camera: paso 9, imagen 1 de 1

    • The camera is not held down by anything, so simply remove it from it's spot to prepare for unplugging it.

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    • Carefully remove the wire connecting the camera to the motherboard, using a tool to grip it if needed.

    • Be careful to only pull from the end of the connector (closest to the motherboard), as the strip is easy to tear.

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    • The camera is now removed completely removed from the device.

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    • In order to unlock the screen you need to remove the 4 pins that can be seen in the picture.

    • To remove simply just turn and pull them out. Use a metal or nylon spudger if they are too small to grip.

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    • Once the pins are removed the screen should be loose from the frame and only connected by the brown film pictured.

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    • In order to completely remove the screen you need to unclip the film from the motherboard by simply using a pair of tweezers and gently pulling.

    • Be careful not to tear the film when pulling.

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    • Once unclipped from the motherboard the screen should be entirely free from the device

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    • Remove the circled screws that are holding down the motherboard and components.

    • Every component that will need to be unscrewed will have wires running to it from the motherboard. These wires will not be disconnected.

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    • With all of the screws out, lift up the speaker, the two visible bronze plates, and the small green chip at the top.

    • Do not try to disconnect any of the wires running to these devices, as you will not be able to reconnect them.

    • All of these components can be located by following wires leaving the motherboard.

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    • With all of these components out of their place, lift up the motherboard to reveal one more bronze plate.

    • Remove the screws holding down this plate, and remove it with the rest of the motherboard.

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    • All components should be free from the device, and you can now completely remove the motherboard.

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Conclusión

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

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