Nook HD+ Charging Port Replacement

소개

This guide shows how to replace the Nook HD+ charging port in 8 easy to understand steps. The tools needed to replace this piece of the Nook HD+ are the plastic opening tool, a T5 screwdriver, tweezers, and a soldering iron. A guide explaining how to solder and desolder connections is here to help replace the charging port.

Make sure to treat the motherboard gently throughout the entire process to minimize damages, and be mindful of where and how hard the soldering iron is placed on connections. Being too forceful with the iron may harm the motherboard to the point of it being unfixable and in need of a replacement.

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1 단계 Motherboard

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Open the plastic frame by wedging the plastic iFixit opening tool under the plastic frame to remove adhesive.
Pop up all plastic tabs that secure the frame to the chassis.

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2 단계

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Remove twenty 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws that hold the chassis to the back casing using a screwdriver.
Disconnect battery from motherboard.
Remove back casing.

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3 단계

Disconnect both ribbons from the motherboard by pulling up on the dark grey flaps and pulling out the ribbons.
Use tweezers to lift the flaps.

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4 단계

Disconnect the small red and black ribbon connected to the speaker from the white clip on the motherboard.
No tool is needed. Gently pull on the wires until the piece disconnects.

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5 단계

Disconnect antenna from motherboard by pulling up with slight force.

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6 단계

Remove two 5.0 mm Torx T5 screws attached to the motherboard using a screwdriver.
Lift the small foam piece attached to the black strip on the motherboard and gently pull up.

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7 단계

With the black strip lifted, carefully snap the motherboard out of the plastic pieces holding it down.
Remove the motherboard.

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8 단계 Charging Port

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Once removing the motherboard, flip it over and locate the charging port. Use a soldering iron to disconnect the charging port from the motherboard. If confused here's a reference.
Since the charging port is attached to the motherboard, it is simpler to replace both.
Soldering iron will be very hot and can both burn your hand and possibly damage the device.
Solder the new charging port to the motherboard.