Retroid Pocket 3 Motherboard Replacement

ID: 172006

Description: If the device is not turning on at all and is...

Steps:

1. Unplug any cables connected to the Retroid Pocket 3+.
2. Ensure your device has a charge of 5% or less as a charged battery can be dangerous if punctured.

3. Remove the four 6 mm screws from the backplate of the device with a T5 Torx screwdriver.
4. Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to gently pry apart the backplate from the device.

5. Remove the four 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
6. Lift off the metal plate.

7. Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to unclip the battery connector.
8. Carefully lift the battery from the case.
9. The battery has double-sided tape at the bottom. Gently push a spudger or opening tool underneath the battery to help free it from the adhesive. Do not bend or puncture the battery.
10. Lift and remove the battery.

11. Remove the three 4.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver on the main board.

12. Using a spudger, put the tip under the aerial connecter and rotate upwards to unclip the plug.

13. Unclip and remove the one ribbon cable on the left.

14. Use a spudger to unclip and remove the two ribbon cables on the right side.

15. Use a spudger to disconnect the two speaker cables on the bottom of the board.

16. Start lifting the board to give you access to the vibration motor on the metal case.
17. Use a spudger to carefully pry the motor free; it is bound with double-sided tape.
18. Carefully lift the board out of the device.