Introduction
This guide provides the steps necessary in order to replace the thirty-pin connector.
Tools
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Use a heat gun (set to low) to apply heat to one of the rubber pads until you can easily remove the pad. This step takes around 5-7 minutes.
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Remove the heated rubber pad with a plastic opening tool.
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Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the two remaining rubber pads.
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Remove the six 1cm T-10 torx screws on the bottom of the device (found under the rubber pads) using a T-10 Torx screwdriver.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable connector from the top half of the device by pulling outward and parallel to the connecting pins.
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Locate and disconnect the two molex connectors found on either side of the ribbon cable connector on the bottom half of the device.
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Apply heat with a heatgun on a low setting to the area around the 30-pin connector until you can easily pry it out by the seam surrounding it (about 10 minutes).
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
2 comments
and how you get a new one of the 30 pin connector?
Yes, where can we buy a new one of the 30 pin connector?
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