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BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement

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Time Required: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will show you how to remove the top cover using a hex 2.0 head driver in order to access the modem and attached microSD card. With a pair of tweezers, you will be able to remove and replace the microSD card.

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    1. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Place the face of the device showing BRCK face up.

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    2. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four screws(4mm hex head) on the corners of the device with a Hex 2.0 Screwdriver.

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    3. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the top cover.

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    1. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement, Modem: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Cut the black zip tie holding the modem down.

      • Caution By cutting the zip tie, you void any manufacturer warranty you may have on the device.

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    2. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the connection located on the edge of the modem.

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    3. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slightly lift the modem to reveal the brown ribbon connector and metal connection plate, located on the bottom of the modem.

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    4. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
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      • Using your tweezers, gently push on the metal plate and slide it down toward the base of the modem to release the locking mechanism.

      • Lower the plate and gently pull the ribbon out of the face plate.

      • Caution Be extremely gentle while preforming this step. The ribbon is brittle and prone to breaking if bent too much. Make sure you go slowly so that you do not damage the device.

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    5. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the modem from the device.

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    1. BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement, Modem MicroSD Card: step 9, image 1 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement, Modem MicroSD Card: step 9, image 2 of 3 BRCK v1 Modem MicroSD Card Replacement, Modem MicroSD Card: step 9, image 3 of 3
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      • With your tweezers, slide the metal face plate to release the locking mechanism.

      • Lift the face plate and carefully remove the microSD card.

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Conclusion

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

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Can my brck connect if it does not have the sim card and the SD card from the manufacturer?

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