Petcube Play 2 LED Replacement

Introduction

If the microphone of your Petcube Play 2 (identified by model number PP2OUS) is malfunctioning, use this guide to replace it.

The Petcube Play 2 comes with an LED that turns different colors that relay what state the Petcube is in. These can include when the LED turning green when setting up, turning blue when it is streaming, and error-related colors like orange when there is no access point. A defective LED will not turn on.

Before using this guide, ensure that there are no other issues with the LED. The Troubleshooting Page covers issues that could be preventing the LED from turning on and how to address them.

Ensure the Petcube Play 2 is turned off before beginning the replacement process. This guide requires soldering. For more information on soldering, take a look at this guide on How to Solder and Desolder Connections.

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Flip over the Petcube so the rubber bottom faces you.
Use an iFixit opening pick to pull up the rubber layer and expose the screws underneath.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws under the rubber cover.
The glue may cause a bit of resistance but the screws should come up without much effort.

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Use an opening pick or spudger to pry off the glass front panel.
Do not force the front panel off as it may crack and break.

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Slide off the two covers, starting with the top plastic cover.
Slide out the internal assembly from the aluminum.

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Once the internal assembly is removed, you should see a brass cylinder in the top left of the front face of the cube. At the top of that cylinder is a hole that leads down to a screw.
Remove it using a Phillips head size #1 screwdriver.

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Flip the cube onto one of its sides to locate the pull tabs holding the two halves together.
Lift each of the five tabs using an opening tool to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

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Disconnect the cable connectors to separate the two halves of the device.
Make sure to avoid pulling on the wires to prevent breaking them or the connectors.

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Use the size #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 1 mm screws.
Carefully release the three tabs and take out the motherboard.
Be gentle with the tabs as they will break under too much pressure.

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The next step is to remove the front plates from each other. This is located behind the motherboard and is shown in the pictures.
To do this you will need to remove the highlighted screws using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver.

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First, remove the front plastic casing from the circuit board
Next, identify the LED and the foam protector.
Remove the foam protector using thin tweezers and gently pulling upwards.
Finally, use a soldering iron to desolder the LED from the board and solder the new LED in the same place and orientation.
Never touch a hot soldering iron.
When soldering, be careful not to damage any other components be resting the iron on them. Remove the solder on the LED only, then solder the new one on.