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Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Turn off the device before starting

    • To prevent damage, open the device on the side without the buttons.

    • Insert the hooked end of the plastic opening tool in the gap between the screen and the back panel on the edge of the device.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool down the long side of the device.

    • Insert tool again and slide it down the long slide of the case a second time.

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  2. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the back panel away from the screen.

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  3. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black tape to reveal the wire ribbon connector.

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  4. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
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    • Flip up the black retaining tab using the plastic opening tool.

    • Pull out the large wire ribbon that crosses over the battery.

    • You may need tweezers to pull out the wire ribbon.

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  5. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the plastic opening tool under the battery.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry up the battery.

    • There is tape on the back of the battery. Some more force may be required to separate the battery from the back of the display.

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  6. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the wires from the motherboard using a soldering iron tool. Here is a link on How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

    • After the connections are desoldered, remove the battery.

    • Close the black ribbon retaining tabs once ribbons are inserted during reassembly.

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  7. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 7, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Speaker: step 7, image 2 of 2
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  8. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • After the connections are desoldered, remove the speaker by prying it up using a plastic opening tool.

    • There is glue on the back of the speaker. Some more force may be required.

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  9. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Camera: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the black tape to reveal the wire ribbon connector.

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  10. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the black retaining tab.

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  11. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Pull out the wire ribbon connected to the camera.

    • The camera is held in place by glue, so extra force may be required.

    • Remove the camera from the device.

    • Close the black ribbon retaining tabs once ribbons are inserted during reassembly.

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  12. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the black tape to reveal the screen connector.

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  13. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Flip up the retaining tab using the plastic opening tool.

    • Pull out the screen wire ribbon to disconnect the screen and motherboard.

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  14. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Using a PH 00 screwdriver, remove the four 4.5 mm screws that are holding the motherboard in place.

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  15. Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • It is now safe to remove and replace the old motherboard with your new motherboard.

    • Close the black ribbon retaining tabs once ribbons are inserted during reassembly.

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Conclusion

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

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