Dell AC511 USB Cable Replacement
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Last updated on Jun 25, 2024
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Scenic Route
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Replacing the USB cable requires a near-total breakdown of the soundbar, so we only recommend it as a last resort.
What you need
Tools
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Vinyl electrical tapeOptional Affiliate linkAvailable for sale on Amazon
If you will be splicing the new USB on
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Lead-Free Solder$5.994.9Optional
You'll need a very small diameter. To be used with the Soldering Iron
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Use a Jimmy to peel off the screen stuck to the front of the speaker.
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Start from any corner and use the Jimmy to get under the screen. Once one side lifts up, you can use your fingers to peel the rest off.
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Lift the front panel off of the rest of the device.
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Remove the 4 mm screws from the speakers using a JIS #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the front panel from the device.
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Follow the three wires connected to the speaker to find where they connect to the circuit board.
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Use tweezers to gently rock the end of the wires back and forth until they disconnect from the board.
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Remove the 6 mm screws connecting the circuit board to the rear panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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The small wires may be glued to the circuit board. Pry off the glue with the Halberd Spudger.
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If the wiring to the circuit board seems fine, use a razor or wire strippers to clear the rubber insulation away from the USB.
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After removing the rubber insulation from the smaller wires, remove the access USB.
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Splice in the new USB and wrap the connection with the colored wires in electrical tape.
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Remove the old USB wiring as best as possible from the circuit board.
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Remember the locations of the color coded USB wires and solder each into their respective places.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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