Replacing Creative Zen X-Fi Motherboard

Written By: Westley Courchene
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Replacing Creative Zen X-Fi Motherboard

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

8

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

The motherboard controls all the functionality of the device and is the major components everything else is connected to.

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    • Using a spudger, wedge the tip between the front and back case to pry them apart.

    • Be careful to not apply excessive force since there are six fasteners on the screen's side that holds the cases firmly together.

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    • The black rubber button pad can be removed by simply picking it up.

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    • Flip the LCD screen off the midsection plate to gain access to the space around the input button chip.

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    • Using a spudger, pry off the button input chip from the mid-section of the device. To gain best leverage, start at the bottom right corner and level your way up the side of the chip.

    • Be aware that the button input chip is glued to the mid-section, so some extra force may be required.

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    • Lift open the LCD screen and button input chip to access the entire midsection plate.

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    • Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to unscrew the three 3/16 inch screws that were underneath the button input chip.

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    • Use a Phillips Head screwdriver to unscrew the three 3/16 inch screws that were underneath the LCD screen.

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    • Lift the right edge of the motherboard off the back case.

    • Using two fingers to grip the edge of the board, slide the motherboard out of the case to the right.

Conclusion

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

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