Petcube Play 2 Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Jacob Branco

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

If the motherboard of your Petcube Play 2 (identified by the model number PP2OUS) is damaged or is faulty, use this guide to replace it.

A motherboard is a core component of electronic systems. They hold many of the important electronic parts of a system and allow them to communicate with each other. A faulty or damaged motherboard in a Petcube Play 2 will lead to Wi-Fi connection issues, the device turning off unexpectedly, or the device refusing to turn on.

Before beginning, ensure that these issues are not caused by other circumstances detailed in the Troubleshooting Page. Also ensure that the device is turned off and unplugged.

Tools

Step 1

Flip over the Petcube so the rubber bottom faces you.
Use an iFixit opening pick to pull up the rubber layer and expose the screws underneath.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws under the rubber cover.
The glue may cause a bit of resistance but the screws should come up without much effort.

Step 3

Use an opening pick or spudger to pry off the glass front panel.
Do not force the front panel off as it may crack and break.

Step 4

Slide off the two covers, starting with the top plastic cover.
Slide out the internal assembly from the aluminum.

Step 5

Once the internal assembly is removed, you should see a brass cylinder in the top left of the front face of the cube. At the top of that cylinder is a hole that leads down to a screw.
Remove it using a Phillips head size #1 screwdriver.

Step 6

Flip the cube onto one of its sides to locate the pull tabs holding the two halves together.
Lift each of the five tabs using an opening tool to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

Step 7

Disconnect the cable connectors to separate the two halves of the device.
Make sure to avoid pulling on the wires to prevent breaking them or the connectors.