Neo3Do Battery & LED screen Replacement

Written By: Daniel Evans
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Neo3Do Battery & LED screen Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

18

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

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    • Turn the Neo3DO face down so that the logo is facing toward you.

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the metal frame and the plastic back panel, as shown.

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    • Gently pry the back panel upwards.

    • Ensure the tool does not slip into the device and damage the internals.

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    • Once the back panel has been pried away from the bottom and sides of the Neo3DO, lift the back panel up and away from the tablet.

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    • When replacing the back panel, place the top edge of the back panel against the top edge of the Neo3DO, as shown.

    • The top edge of the device is the edge closest to the camera. The top of the back panel is the side with the hole for the camera.

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    • Remove all the tape attached to the motherboard.

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    • Pull out the black tabs using the plastic spudger.

    • All sockets that require the same step are marked in the first photo.

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    • Remove the wire belt from the socket.

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    • Lift the black tab and then remove the wire belt.

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    • Lift the black tab and then remove the wire belt.

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    • Grip the side of the tab and pull upwards to remove it from the socket.

    • All sockets that require the same step are marked in the first photo.

    • Gripping the wire belt and pulling upwards may cause damage, be sure to avoid it.

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    • Remove the screws using the J0 head screwdriver.

    • All screws that require the same step are marked in the first photo.

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    • Grip the active(red) wire and apply the soldering tool until the solder is soft enough for the wire to be removed.

    • Repeat the same process to remove the neutral(black) wire.

    • All wires that require the same steps are marked in the first photo.

    • The soldering tool is extremely hot, use with caution.

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    • Use the flat end of the plastic spudger to remove the motherboard and turn it underside-up.

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    • Remove the plug from the motherboard socket.

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    • Grip the wire and apply the soldering tool until the solder is soft enough for the wire to be removed.

    • The soldering tool is extremely hot, use with caution.

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    • Remove the screws with a J000 screwdriver

    • All screws that require the same step are marked in the first photo.

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    • Use the plastic removal tool to remove the plastic frame.

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    • Using the plastic removal tool, lift the LED screen from the battery side, and use the tweezers to help lift the LED screen upwards.

Conclusion

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

Author

Daniel Evans

Member since: 26/09/16

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One comment

Do you have a source for Neo3DO Digitizer replacement.

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