Beats Pill 1 0 Motherboard Replacement Repair Guide

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Time Required

                          20 - 30 minutes

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Disassembling Beats Pill 1.0
6 steps
Motherboard
6 steps

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Introduction

The motherboard is the main circuit of the device, meaning some special skills are needed in order to transpose it. Step 5 requires wire stripping. From there, you will need to solder the battery to the new motherboard as part of Step 6.

Remember to disconnect your Beats Pill 1.0 from a power source and to turn off the device before beginning the replacement process.

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Step 1

              Removing the Case Screws

Using the spudger, create space between the speaker covers and then remove.
On the underside of the device, remove the rubber stand with the BeatsPill logo on it.
Using an ESD-safe Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that were underneath the rubber stand.

Using the spudger, create space between the speaker covers and then remove.

On the underside of the device, remove the rubber stand with the BeatsPill logo on it.

Using an ESD-safe Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four screws that were underneath the rubber stand.

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Step 2

              Removing Center Cover

Remove the two screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Slowly remove the center band and two clip rings until the adhesive separates. Sit to the side the clip rings and the center band

Remove the two screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Slowly remove the center band and two clip rings until the adhesive separates. Sit to the side the clip rings and the center band

Step 3

              Separate the Device

Use the spudger to pry the device apart along its seam, starting in the middle.
Open the device to separate the front and back panels.

Use the spudger to pry the device apart along its seam, starting in the middle.

Open the device to separate the front and back panels.

Step 4

              Disconnect Speaker Wiring

Carefully remove the yellow, red, black, and white wires from the motherboard.
Ground yourself when touching the motherboard.

Carefully remove the yellow, red, black, and white wires from the motherboard.

Ground yourself when touching the motherboard.

Step 5

              Disconnect NFC Sensor Wiring

Carefully remove the black and red NFC sensor wires.

Carefully remove the black and red NFC sensor wires.

Step 6

              Disconnect Control Wiring

Carefully remove the control cables (4 black, 1 red).

Carefully remove the control cables (4 black, 1 red).

Step 7

              Motherboard

Remove the four 6 mm screws holding the band in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the four 6 mm screws holding the band in place using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 8

Remove the three 9 mm screws from motherboard and rubber stopper using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the three 9 mm screws from motherboard and rubber stopper using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 9

Remove the motherboard from the tabs and gently lift it out of the case.
Remove the yellow NFC module that is attached to the motherboard from the plastic casing with tweezers.

Remove the motherboard from the tabs and gently lift it out of the case.

Remove the yellow NFC module that is attached to the motherboard from the plastic casing with tweezers.

Step 10

Remove the power button and springs.

Remove the power button and springs.

Step 11

Using a wire stripper, cut the red and black wires attached to the motherboard.

Using a wire stripper, cut the red and black wires attached to the motherboard.

Step 12

Using a soldering iron, attach the battery to the new motherboard with the red wire connecting to the 0.2 volts (+) and black wire connecting to the ground (-).
Please refer to our soldering guide for more information.

Using a soldering iron, attach the battery to the new motherboard with the red wire connecting to the 0.2 volts (+) and black wire connecting to the ground (-).

Please refer to our soldering guide for more information.

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

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huotgoubelc - Apr 18, 2016

Hi everyone!

akon4konvicted - Jun 17, 2016

Does anyone know from where I can buy a motherboard for a Beats Pill??

Owen Gerke - Jul 19, 2016

How do I unplug the cord from the battery? I don’t want to damage any cords or plugs, Thanks!

Kenny Hendrick - Jul 4, 2017

Same as akon4konvicted: “Does anyone know from where I can buy a motherboard for a Beats Pill??

Calvin Carroll - Jul 23, 2017

While trying to repair I snapped that yellow part with the thin copper running through it, I tried to repair this with superglue but I don’t think it worked. Not sure what the part does but is it still safe to use?

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