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Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement

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Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

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These steps will guide you through the disassembly and the replacement of the Fire TV Cube motherboard. This guide requires the metal flathead spudger. Use extra caution when detaching wires.

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    1. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Using a metal spudger, push down between the edge seals on the base and pry off the base.

      • Do not confuse the top thin layer of rubber with the thick palette that needs to be removed.

      • This may require substantial force.

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    2. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use the T-10 bit from the iFixit tool kit to unscrew the four 1.4 inch corner screws on top of the first layer.

      • There are 4 washers to go with each of the screws.

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    3. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Lift and remove the full frame.

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    4. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Lift and remove the speaker.

      • Carefully match the outlets on the speaker with the outlets on the motherboard.

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    1. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the black latch by gently prying up with the flat end of the Spudger.

      • Detach the copper tap by pulling it out.

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    2. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use the pointed end of the Spudger to carefully detach the black and white wires from the motherboard.

      • Make sure all three attachments (the copper tab and both wires) are fully disconnected before continuing.

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    3. Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire TV Cube Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pry the motherboard up and off.

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Conclusion

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

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where do you buy the mother board ?

Sam Handa - Reply Share

This would be perfect if I could buy the dam motherboard. Where does one get because so far I’m not finding crap.

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