Amazon Echo Motherboard Replacement
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Last updated on May 19, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide demonstrates how to replace the motherboard in the Amazon Echo. The motherboard is responsible for all major functions of the Echo. It contains the Digital Media Processor, 256 MB LPDDR1 RAM, 4 GB flash memory, and the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module.
What you need
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Peel off the rubber footing from the bottom of the Echo.
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Slowly lift the plate containing the board. Be careful not to disconnect any of the wires.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Using tweezers, carefully disconnect the two red and black cables from their sockets on the board.
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Lift the brown plastic latch on the ZIF connector securing the driver board ribbon cable.
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Pull the ribbon cable from its connector. The plate and board should now be free from the Echo.
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Using the spudger, pull back the two plastic clips on the plate.
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Lift the board up and pull it away from the plate.
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Remove the plastic plate from the bottom of the device. Then remove the plastic shrouding.
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Lift the brown and black plastic latches securing the ZIF connectors at each end of the motherboard.
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Pull the two ribbon cables from their connectors on the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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11 Guide Comments
There is a reason why people look for information on how to remove it; and that is … TO REPLACE IT! So, where can you get a replacement?
So no place to buy the motherboard, iv striped it down but can’t buy the board anywhere
