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Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Rubber Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Starting with the corners, gently pull the rubber cover off of the device.

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  2. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Handle: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using the T-6 hexagonal screwdriver, unscrew the four 10mm #6 hex screws on the right side of the device.

    • Remove the handle from the device.

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  3. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Front Plate: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two screws on the left side of the device using the phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • One 5mm Phillips screw.

    • One 8mm Phillips screw.

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  4. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Gently pull the sides of the front plate outwards from the device.

    • Pull up on the front plate to remove it from the device.

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  5. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using a #000 Philips Screwdriver, unscrew the four 8 mm Philips screws from each corner of both speakers (eight 8 mm Philips screws total).

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  6. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry around edges of the speaker to loosen glue contact with front plate.

    • If you are unable to loosen glue contact using the plastic opening tool, use a heat gun to assist in removal.

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  7. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the speaker out of the device.

    • Be aware of the connection with the ribbon cable.

    • For reassembly, ensure proper orientation of the cable plug.

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  8. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Firmly pull on the end of ribbon cable to disconnect the speaker from the motherboard.

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  9. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Control Buttons: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver, unscrew two 6 mm screws from the middle of the panel, above and below volume buttons.

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  10. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the button panel.

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  11. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Button Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver, unscrew two 6 mm screws from the button motherboard.

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  12. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry the button motherboard to detach it from the device.

    • The button motherboard is connected to a ribbon cable inside the device.

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  13. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Ribbon Cable: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the black ribbon cord attachment away from the motherboard.

    • Pull on the cable until it releases from the back of the motherboard.

    • The black attachment is part of the connector, not the blue ribbon cable, so it will not disconnect from the motherboard.

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  14. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Back panel: step 14, image 1 of 2 Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Back panel: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Using a Phillips #00 Precision Screwdriver, unscrew two 8 mm screws.

    • Lift off the back panel.

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  15. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Battery and USB Port Cables: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the black piece of the USB port ribbon cable connector away from the motherboard.

    • Pull the ribbon cable out of the connector.

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  16. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the USB power cable away from the motherboard to disconnect it.

    • Pull the battery power cable away from the motherboard to disconnect it.

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  17. Skullcandy Air Raid Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Pull up on the motherboard from both sides.

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Conclusion

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

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1 Guide Comment

I need a new motherboard. Front and rear. Can I order one?

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