Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement

Written By: Daksh Malhotra
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Acer Iconia Tab A501 USB-A/Micro-USB Port Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

The USB-A/Micro-USB Port enhances the connectivity of the tablet to other portable devices. Follow this guide to replace the USB-A/Micro-USB Port.

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    • Turn off your device before opening it.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.

    • Continue separating the back cover along the short side closest to the camera and around the device.

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    • When separated enough, a little more than halfway around the device, the back cover will be easy to take off.

    Can this be combined with the previous step? I think you could lose one of the images before to condense.

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    • In the next step, be careful not to squeeze too hard or scratch the motherboard.

    • Use the angled tweezers to disconnect the white motherboard-battery connector in the middle of the side opposite the docking port.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the locking mechanism for the flat, white ribbon cable connecting to the USB ports' board.

    • Remove the flat, white ribbon cable.

    Here is an example where you could be more specific about which flat ribbon cable you’re discussing.

    Alex Watkins -

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm Philips screws attaching the metal plate, USB board, and device.

    Should the user also remove the metal plate? The pictures suggest yes. How would they do so?

    Alex Watkins -

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    • Use the Halberd Spudger to carefully pop up and take out the ports.

    I think, here, that something that might help is a full device orientation shot. From step 3 to 4, the orientation shifts, and since I’m not clear where these pieces are in proximity, I would have a hard time following. I think you can sacrifice one of the flipbook shots for a full device orientation.

    Alex Watkins -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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