The iFixIt instructions for the NVIDIA Shield Tablet are flawed all the way through. Some of the end users’ comments are very useful and necessary to read before attempting to open this device. The battery is so difficult to remove that it’s impotysny to have a replacement battery handy. You don’t want to mess with Lithium Polymer. Even with hot air to soften the glue and a lot of patience, it’s still very very difficult to remove. You’ll need a hot air workstation to replace the USB connector. You will also need to have the replacement part. None of these are listed in the iFixIt article, which is the worst I’ve ever read.
How are we supposed to desolder the entire port with a soldering iron alone, as listed in the Tools Section ???? Also, even if I remove the USB port, do I not need a replacement one? Where is it in the list of required parts? The worst iFixIt guide ever !!!
How did you remove the antenna in step 10 without removing the audio input films? In this photo, the antenna is still in place. Your instructions are a complete mess!!!
Hi. What’s the red surface just behind the CPU, non-conductive insulation? Also, what type of adhesive material is used at the back of the batteries? It there any chance that the batteries also serve the role of heat pipes, transferring heat they absorb from the copper plate to the back panel, via the adhesive? That would explain how the back of the Surface Pro feels warmer than the touch screen (that’s my impression).
How are we supposed to desolder the entire port with a soldering iron alone, as listed in the Tools Section ???? Also, even if I remove the USB port, do I not need a replacement one? Where is it in the list of required parts? The worst iFixIt guide ever !!!
I wish I had read the users’ comments before attempting this repair….
Removing cables already removed in step 7 ???
Battery in place, cables soldered, antenna in place, etc, as if you haven’t done any of the previous 14 steps. What a mess…
Have you not already removed these in Step 7 ???
How did you remove the antenna in step 10 without removing the audio input films? In this photo, the antenna is still in place. Your instructions are a complete mess!!!
Did you not remove the battery and disoldered its cables? Why are they still in place?
Hi. What’s the red surface just behind the CPU, non-conductive insulation? Also, what type of adhesive material is used at the back of the batteries? It there any chance that the batteries also serve the role of heat pipes, transferring heat they absorb from the copper plate to the back panel, via the adhesive? That would explain how the back of the Surface Pro feels warmer than the touch screen (that’s my impression).