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Moderate

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 minutes            

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  • 4-in-1 WiFi/Bluetooth/FM/GPS
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              4-in-1 WiFi/Bluetooth/FM/GPS               
  • Power off and unplug the echo
  • Using the plastic opening tool, peel off the rubber layer on the bottom of the echo

Power off and unplug the echo

Using the plastic opening tool, peel off the rubber layer on the bottom of the echo

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Step 2

  • Use a T8 screwdriver bit to unscrew the four 1.6mm torx screws
  • Remove the black cylindrical base

Use a T8 screwdriver bit to unscrew the four 1.6mm torx screws

Remove the black cylindrical base

Step 3

  • Use the metal spudger to lift the ZIF connector
  • Remove the ribbon cable from the slot

Use the metal spudger to lift the ZIF connector

Remove the ribbon cable from the slot

Step 4

  • Remove the motherboard

Remove the motherboard

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

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Ivan - Jun 29, 2018

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Where can I find the part my dot won’t connect and I have been going crazy trying to find the motherboard

rayramirez - Dec 10, 2019

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I wish to recommend not removing the adhesive layer if you plan to reassemble this Echo Dot. I would suggest poking holes to reach the four screws instead. Then reassembly can reuse the same adhesive layer.