Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement

ID: 124933

Description: The USB-A/Micro-USB Port enhances the...

Steps:

1. Turn off your device before opening it.
2. Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.
3. Continue separating the back cover along the short side closest to the camera and around the device.

4. When separated enough, a little more than halfway around the device, the back cover will be easy to take off.

5. In the next step, be careful not to squeeze too hard or scratch the motherboard.
6. Use the angled tweezers to disconnect the white motherboard-battery connector in the middle of the side opposite the docking port.

7. Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the locking mechanism for the flat, white ribbon cable connecting to the USB ports' board.
8. Remove the flat, white ribbon cable.

9. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm Philips screws attaching the metal plate, USB board, and device.

10. Use the Halberd Spudger to carefully pop up and take out the ports.