Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Motherboard and Memory card I/O Replacement

Written By: David Faltemier
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Handspring Visor Deluxe PDA Motherboard and Memory card I/O Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the Motherboard.

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    • Remove the outer screen cover by releasing the top clip from the main body of the device.

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    • Pull out the stylus from the top right corner of the device.

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    • Slide the memory cartridge cover up and off the device.

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    • Remove the battery cover by releasing the clip from the main body of the device.

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    • Remove the batteries from the device.

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    • Unscrew the four 2.94mm screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

    • One end of the OEM stylus can unscrew and contains a mini #00 Phillips screwdriver.

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    • Use the spudger to pry open the casing by applying pressure at 4 clips on both sides of the device.

    • Be careful while opening the casing as there is a flex strip connecting the two halves.

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    • Disconnect the flex strip from the motherboard with tweezers.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the power button from the back case.

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    • Disconnect the button pad by using the spudger to pry it off the motherboard.

    • Remove the button pad.

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    • Unscrew the two 2.94mm Phillips #00 screws that hold the motherboard in place.

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    • Use the spudger to lift the motherboard from the case.

Conclusion

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

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