Sonos Connect Top Motherboard Replacement

ID: 61570

Description: There are two boards for the device, a green...

Steps:

1. Start by using a spudger or plastic opening tool to remove the bottom cover.
2. When working with electronics, it's important to choose a tool that's ESD-safe to avoid accidental damage to the device. The regular black nylon spudger or a plastic opening tool should be used whenever possible.
3. Once enough of the glue is removed, peel the cover off by hand,

4. Remove the four 7.5mm length Philips head screws under the rubber cover.

5. Use a nylon spudger to unsnap the bottom from the sides.
6. Pry until the remaining three points are unsnapped.
7. Once unsnapped, lift the cover.

8. Remove the connection for the front buttons to fully remove the cover.

9. Use a plastic opening tool or spudger to remove the adhesive covering the the WIFI connectors.
10. Gently pull the wires at the connection point to disconnect them from the motherboard.

11. Remove the two pieces of glue holding the WIFI card in place.

12. Scrape the glued pad underneath the WIFI card to seperate the card from the board.
13. Push apart the two clips holding the WIFI card in the connection.
14. Pull the WIFI card out of the connection.
15. When putting the new WIFI card in, put the card in the connector first, then push downward until it clicks.

16. Remove the 7mm length Phillips screw holding the board in place.

17. Flip the board over to access the Molex Cable.

18. Disconnect the Molex Cable from the top motherboard.