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Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly

  1. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Power Off: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Ensure the device is powered off.

  2. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove Back Plate: step 2, image 1 of 3 Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove Back Plate: step 2, image 2 of 3 Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove Back Plate: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the 4 PH1 bolts from the bottom of the device.

    • The back plate is hinged at the top of the device back. Carefully rotate the back plate upwards and remove.

    • Note: All 4 bolts are the same size.

    • Note: The buttons will fall out if the device is rotated upside down.

  3. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Disconnect Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery by unplugging it.

    • Note: The battery is usually stuck to the motherboard with double sided tape.

  4. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the Front Buttons Circuit: step 4, image 1 of 2 Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the Front Buttons Circuit: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the 4 PH00 bolts securing the front buttons circuit board.

    • Remove the 2 T5 screws securing the spacebar switch.

  5. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the Main Circuit Board: step 5, image 1 of 2 Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the Main Circuit Board: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Gently using a Size 1 Flat Head lever remove the cells from their sockets as shown to access the mainboard screws below.

    • Remove the 7 PH00 screws from the main circuit board.

    • Note: To reinstall the cells insert it back between the pins and gently push down on the connector.

  6. Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the mainboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Freedom Scientific Focus Blue 4th Gen Disassembly, Remove the mainboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully lift out the main board. Be careful with the power supply daughter board which is slotted in place to the case.

    • Disconnect as necessary.

Conclusion

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

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