Amazon Echo Dot 2Nd Generation Ribbon Cable Replacement Repair Guide

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                          10 - 15 minutes

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Ribbon Cable

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 1.6mm four screws.
Remove the black cylindrical base

Use a T8 screwdriver bit to unscrew the 1.6mm four 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

Step 5

Remove the silver divider
Remove the black rubber divider
Remove the plastic white frame

Remove the silver divider

Remove the black rubber divider

Remove the plastic white frame

Step 6

Use the metal spudger to lift the ZIF connector
Remove the ribbon cable from the slot on the LED/speaker board

Remove the ribbon cable from the slot on the LED/speaker board

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

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jonathan kabitzke - Jul 13, 2019

Where do you get the replacement cable from?

Armando Morreale - Jul 25, 2022

Yes, where can one get replacement ribbon cables?

Malcolm oakley - Aug 31, 2022

Barrie Gash - Dec 2, 2022

I need a replacement as well now was using a pointed tweezers when putting it back together and stabbed the cable need to find part and order from the uk

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