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Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement

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  1. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 1, image 1 of 2 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement, Charging Port: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • With your fingers, carefully pry off the back plastic casing. Starting at the corners is usually the easiest.

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  2. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove all four screws surrounding the battery with the Phillips head screwdriver.

    • Carefully remove the battery from the device using the Metal Spudger tool to gently separate the battery by wedging it between the device and the battery.

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  3. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove both screws on either side of the audio jack using the Philips head screwdriver.

    • Detach audio jack from device.

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  4. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 3 screws surrounding the circuit board using the Philips head screwdriver.

    • Carefully disconnect the circuit board from the device by detaching the copper flexible PCB ribbon cable.

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  5. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use a soldering iron to heat the solder holding the charging port to the circuit board.

    • Remove the charging port from board using tweezers.

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  6. Ematic Genesis 2 Charging Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Solder replacement port into place.

    • Make sure all connections match original.

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Conclusion

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

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