Acer Iconia A1-810 Motherboard Replacement

ID: 37732

Description: Replace the motherboard in a Acer Iconia A1-810.

Steps:

1. Remove the back cover by lifting with a plastic opening tool, below the camera button slot.

2. Remove the black tape connecting the battery to the motherboard.

3. Pinch the sides of the white resistor to safely remove it without damaging it or yourself.

4. Remove battery from adhesive.

5. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws around the perimeter of the motherboard.

6. Disconnect the resistor attached to the orange tab by sliding the tail out.
7. Pry open the orange tab near the top left corner.

8. Disconnect all cords, wires, and resistors from the motherboard using tweezers.

9. Continue to disconnect all resistors attached from the motherboard, using tweezers.

10. Gently lift motherboard out.
11. The edges may be sharp.