Amazon Echo Dot 5th Generation Switch PCB Replacement Replacement

Dernière mise à jour le January 2, 2024

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Introduction

The smaller of the PCB's in the Amazon Echo Dot is used to coordinate the button functions. Removing it is very simple but can be a bit tricky due to the method of removal. The screws holding in the PCB are very small so it is recommended that extra care is taken when replacing this component.

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Étape 1 Motherboard

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Using a spudger, remove the rubber footing around the base of the Echo Dot. This will reveal the four T8 1.25 cm Torx screws.

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Étape 2

Once removed, the Echo Dot is now able to be split in two.
The ribbon cable connecting the microphone to the CPU PCB is now exposed, be careful not to tear it. The lower case will have the LED diffuser along the bottom, while the upper case will contain the rest of the internals.

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Étape 3

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Remove the CPU PCB by removing the 4 T6 0.75cm Torx screws.
Once removed, unclip the plastic retainer on the CPU PCB and slide the ribbon cable out. This will reveal the speaker’s metal housing.

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Étape 4 Ribbon Cable

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Now, use a plastic prying tool to remove the ribbon cable from the speaker housing.

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Étape 5

Using the Torx T8 bit, remove the four 1.25 cm screws around the edges of the speaker housing, and lift the housing off of the top case, revealing the switch PCB.

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Étape 6

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Use a plastic spudger to undo the adhesive attaching the ribbon cable to the top case. Then, flip the tab on the switch PCB, and slide out the ribbon cable.

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Étape 7 Switch PCB

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Remove the upper switch PCB using the T4 Torx bit to unscrew the four 5 mm screws.
The PCB is glued down in between the 4 buttons.
Push down on the buttons through the top of the case and pry lightly with plastic tools until loose, then remove.