Sol Republic Deck LED Lights Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide is for the Motorola X Sol Republic Deck, on how to replace the LED lights that make the pattern on the top face light up in multiple colors. This is a status light. It allows for the Sol Republic Deck to indicate when you are receiving a call, when searching for or connecting to a device, and its current battery life. You'll likely need to replace the LED when the lights stop turning on all together.
Warning: When handling the interior of this device, make sure it is powered down completely. Removing the ZIF connector should ONLY be done if the device is powered down completely.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Tool used on this step:Spudger$3.99
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Insert the tip of a plastic opening tool or Spudger into the the middle groove along the edge of the device.
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Insert another opening tool into the groove to hold the front plate up as you separate both plates on all sides. Use multiple opening tools to keep plates separated if necessary.
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #00 Screwdriver$5.49
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the two three-tenth cm screws and remove them.
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Once the screws have been removed, lift the SOL plate revealing the LED Light strip.
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #00 Screwdriver$5.49
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the two three-tenth screws that hold down the LED light strip at both ends.
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Tool used on this step:Phillips #00 Screwdriver$5.49
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the three screws that hold down the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use fingers to gently lift tab to help remove ZIF connector.
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Use tweezers and to gently lift ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connector.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Once unscrewed, the LED light requiring repair can be accessed by lifting up the entire LED light strip with tweezers.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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