Amazon Echo Studio Motherboard Replacement
Colin Nicoll and 2 other contributors
Last updated on Dec 29, 2022
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The Echo Studio motherboard is located deep in the device, and other components must be extracted to reach the motherboard. Causes of a faulty motherboard include the device being dropped from a high distance, repeated button use, etc... If there are signs of a faulty motherboard, such as not carrying out proper functions, access the motherboard with this guide.
What you need
Tools
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T15 Torx Screwdriver$7.99
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Spudger4.9
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Flip the device upside down.
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Pry up the edge of the rubber base panel with a spudger, then pull the rest of it off by hand.
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Use a T15 Torx screwdriver to remove the nine 3.2 mm screws.
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Use a Torx T10 screwdriver to remove the six 2.7 mm screws.
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After removing the screws, gently lift the base off, with care not to damage any of the connected cables.
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Now unscrew the the single 10 mm Phillips screw.
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Remove the power supply board.
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Remove the two screws located across from each other on the outside of the plastic ring shown.
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Remove the plastic outer ring that hugs the inside of the edges of the device.
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Remove the two 2.7 mm screws with a T10 Torx screwdriver.
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Once the screws are removed, take the power supply's baseplate out of the unit.
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On the silver ring located on the outer edge of the plastic portion of the subwoofer, you will see four 2.7 mm screws. Use a Torx T10 screwdriver to remove them, in order to remove of the subwoofer.
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Follow the wires from the subwoofer to the main board and disconnect the connector attaching them.
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After removing the screws, locate the four power connectors on the motherboard and detach them from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Team
UMass Dartmouth, Team 2-6, Petersen Fall 2022 Member of UMass Dartmouth, Team 2-6, Petersen Fall 2022
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