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iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Orient the iHome upside down with the speakers facing away from you.

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  2. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the four 9.5 mm Phillips #2 screws located on each of the four corners of the iHome's back cover.

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  3. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the back cover by grabbing its sides and lifting it off the iHome.

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  4. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect all five wire bundles attached to the motherboard by pulling them away from their connection.

    • The order in which the wire bundles are removed does not matter.

    • You may need to remove some black foam tape in order fully disconnect some of the wires.

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  5. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the four 9.5 mm Phillips #2 screws on the four metal brackets located at each corner of the motherboard.

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  6. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the grey 6.0 mm Phillips #1 screw directly above the red, blue, and green component ports.

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  7. iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the motherboard from its housing by grabbing it near its edges and carefully pulling it upward.

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Conclusion

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

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Easy to do,

but where can i buy a new motherboard ?

reagrds

Joerg (ifixit@xyz.logopainter.de)

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I have the same problem ? Where I can obtain a new motherboard ?

Stefano Antoniutti

anto5657@alice.it

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Were you able to buy the motherboard?

Rodrigo - Reply Share

I have the same problem ? Where I can obtain a new motherboard ?

Rodrigo

rodrigo@r7criacoes.com.br

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i also facing same issue, where can i get new motherboard ?

riyupc123@gmail.com

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