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iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement

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iHome iP1 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

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Use this guide to replace your iHome iP1's damaged or faulty motherboard. The motherboard is located on the back of your iHome iP1 and is protected by its back cover. Although the motherboard connects all of the electronic parts in the iHome iP1, it is relatively simple to remove.

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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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    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. 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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    4. 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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