Petcube Play 2 Microphone Replacement

ID: 171966

Description: The Petcube Play 2 (model number PP2OUS) has a...

Steps:

1. Flip over the Petcube so the rubber bottom faces you.
2. Pull up the rubber layer with an iFixit opening pick to expose the screws underneath.

3. Remove the four 3.5mm screws from under the rubber cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
4. The glue may cause slight resistance, but the screws should come out with minimal effort.

5. Carefully pry off the glass front panel using an opening pick or a spudger.
6. Do not force the front panel off, as it may crack and break.

7. Slide off the two covers, starting with the top plastic cover.
8. Slide out the internal assembly from the aluminum casing.

9. Once the internal assembly is removed, a brass cylinder in one corner of the cube's front face will be visible. A screw will be attached to it.
10. Remove the screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

11. Flip the cube onto its side to locate the pull tabs.
12. Using an opening tool, lift each of the five tabs to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

13. Gently disconnect the cable connectors to separate the two halves of the device.
14. Avoid pulling on the wires to prevent damage to the connectors.

15. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 1mm screws.
16. Carefully release each of the tabs on the sides of the cube and remove the motherboard.
17. Be gentle with the tabs. They will break under too much pressure.

18. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screws from the plates behind the motherboard, separating the two plates.

19. Detach the PCB with the microphones from the plastic.
20. Using a soldering iron, desolder the microphones from the PCB.
21. Be careful! The soldering iron becomes hot! Avoid touching the device for too long, as this may damage the components.
22. To Avoid burning yourself or damaging the device, follow the IFixit soldering instructions