Milwaukee M18 2891-20 Motherboard Replacement

ID: 221217

Description: Use this guide to replace the motherboard on a...

Steps:

  1. Remove the battery before beginning disassembly.
  2. Use a 2.5 hex bit head screwdriver to remove the six 14 mm outermost screws located on each end of the speaker.
  3. Insert an pry tool underneath the red decal located on the side of the speaker.
  4. Pry up slowly to unclip the two clips, one under each end of the decal, that are holding it to the speaker and remove the decal.
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  6. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the three 14 mm screws that were underneath the red decal, and the two screws above the battery port.
  7. Remove the four 14 mm Phillips #2 screws that are in the corners holding the front speaker cover.
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  9. Insert a pry tool in between the speaker cover and the speaker and gently pry the front speaker cover off of the speaker.
  10. Remove the speaker cover.
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  12. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the five 14 mm screws on the ends of the speaker box.
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  14. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the eleven 14 mm screws securing the driver assembly.
  15. Use a pry tool and gently pry the driver housing up.
  16. Lift the driver housing with care not to strain or damage the connected cables.
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  18. Disconnect the two driver JST connectors.
  19. Disconnect the driver assembly ribbon cable.
  20. Fully remove the driver assembly.
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  22. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the four 14 mm screws securing the motherboard to the chassis.
  23. Disconnect all of the motherboard connectors.
  24. Remove the motherboard.
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