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Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the motherboard of the Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus.

What you need

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    • Pull back the six screw covers on the bottom of the device.

    • Starting from the screw covers, peel the casing away from the bottom plate.

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  2. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the five 11.5mm Phillips screws on the bottom plate.

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  3. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pull apart the bottom plate and the top plate, using the blue plastic opening tool.

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  4. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Once the bottom plate and the top plate are separated, slowly pull the back plate away from the top plate.

    • There are wires connected to both plates so do this step with care.

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    • Unscrew the two 10 mm Phillips screws on the brace holding down the battery.

    • Remove the brace that holds the battery in place.

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    • Separate the battery from the bottom plate and set the bottom plate aside.

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    • With some force, push the motherboard straight in toward the center of the device.

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  9. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the motherboard straight out of the device.

    • There is some adhesive on the motherboard that holds it in place. This make the motherboard fit in the groove rather tight.

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  10. Cambridge SoundWorks OontZ Angle Plus Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the wires that connect the battery to the motherboard, negative (black wire) and positive (red wire).

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    • Unplug the wires that connect the speakers to the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the thin white cable connected to the buttons.

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    • Desolder the wires that connect the LED to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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