Introdução
Is your UE Megablast not working properly after troubleshooting or won't turn on at all but you've ruled out a battery issue, you may need to replace the main board of your speaker. This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard in your UE Megablast Bluetooth speaker.
Check the troubleshooting pages first to confirm that your Megablast needs a new motherboard.
Before you begin this repair, be sure to turn off and unplug your device from the charger.
Ferramentas
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Turn the silver D-ring on one end of the speaker counterclockwise with your fingers to remove it.
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Insert the blue iFixit opening tool between the rubber end and the mesh.
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Pry the rubber end to remove it.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to gently pry the black plastic cover out of the end of the speaker.
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Use an iFixit opening tool to gently lift a corner of the rubber spine.
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Slowly pull the rubber upward around each button, checking for any adhesive spots or clips and detaching them carefully.
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Use an iFixit opening tool to gently pry up the lip at the top of the spine, starting at the 9 o’clock position, to release the latch.
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Continue to pry around the edge of the lid towards the 6 and 3 o’clock positions until it is completely removed.
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Carefully remove the spine with the top and bottom ends attached to avoid tearing it.
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Gently use a pair of tweezers to lift a corner of the fabric mesh from the frame.
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Slide an opening pick along the edges to slowly free the mesh, being careful not to tear it.
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Gently slide an opening pick or tweezers under the top edge of the fabric mesh to detach it from the top and bottom of the speaker.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to release the clips along the seam, starting at a corner or the side
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Gently lift the plastic cover away from the body to expose the speaker underneath.
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Use the Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the Bluetooth button board from the Megablast.
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Lift the Bluetooth button PCB and slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board.
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Remove the PCB and set it aside.
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Using a screwdriver, gently push out the hooked portions of the metal rods from the Megablast.
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Use a pair of tweezers to grip the end and gently pull each rod straight out, avoiding any bending or twisting.
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Set the rods aside.
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Before you remove the speaker, pull the white speaker connector from the motherboard.
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Remove the speakers from the device.
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Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector, as close to the head as possible. Lift straight up to disconnect it from the small board on the side wall of the frame.
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Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the JST connector to "walk" it out of its socket. Using the tweezers. Gently remove the port by grabbing the connector and removing it from the motherboard.
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If that doesn't work, use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.