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Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement

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Time Required: 10 - 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

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Removing the motherboard from the device is fairly simple. However, be careful not to remove the motherboard without removing the three screws and the wires from the speaker and microphone.

What you need

Tools

    1. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the device over so the front of the speaker is facing down. Make sure to place the speaker on a flat surface

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    2. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 9mm screws from the back of the device.

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    3. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a magnet to remove the screws after unscrewing them and place them aside.

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    4. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully remove the back cover without breaking the battery wire.

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      • Remove the end of the battery connection from the motherboard by holding the end of the wire and carefully pulling it out of the socket using tweezers.

      • The battery is still attached to the back cover.

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    1. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the mic wire by carefully pulling the plug out of the socket.

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    2. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the speaker wire by carefully pulling the plug out of the socket on the motherboard.

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      • Use Phillips PH00 screwdriver to remove the three screws holding the motherboard in place.

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    4. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the screws using the screwdriver.

      • Since the screws that hold the motherboard in place are smaller, the screwdriver is able to pick them up.

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    5. Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Omaker M4 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the motherboard with your hand by lifting it from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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