Echo Dot 4th Generation Teardown

– Slide something slim under the bottom layer and gently lift it off. You might need to apply a bit of elbow grease since it’s stuck on there pretty good.

– Grab your trusty Torx 6 screwdriver and get those screws out. If you don’t have that, a T5 should do the trick too!

– Time to pop open that device and get started!

– The top section is where you’ll find the speaker and all the important boards and components. Let’s get to work!

– Unscrew the mainboard with a Torx 5 screwdriver. Keep those screws safe—you’ll need them again soon!

– Carefully lift the mainboard, keeping in mind that it’s still connected to the LED panel and control board.

– Open your device from the side, starting near the volume up button.

– Grab a spudger and gently lift the connector away. Be careful—it’s opening from the side opposite to where the cable is headed. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– The best spot for this is right at the bottom, where it originally snugly fits.

– Let’s get started by unscrewing those four torx 8 screws. You’ve got this!

– Now, gently lift the speaker out from the speaker grill. Easy peasy!

– Gently remove the connector cable that’s partially glued in place. Take it slow, no rush!

– Grab your trusty Torx 6 or 5 screwdriver and remove those two screws. You’ll be one step closer to the fix!

– Gently slide the panel out by following the direction of the arrows. You’ve got this!

– Unscrew the four screws and set them aside, like the repair pro you are.

– Pull of the glued connector cable.

– Lift the lock from the opposite side of the cable. No rush, take it slow and steady.

– Be gentle when pulling out the cable. Don’t yank it up; instead, ease it out, as low as possible. Follow the arrow for guidance!

– Pay close attention to the orientation of the board. It’s not a huge difference, but it’ll help when you’re putting things back together.

– Since the controller board is snugly seated, grab the flat edge of a spudger to gently lift it up.

– Leverage is your friend—use it carefully to pry the board loose without fuss.

– That’s the controller board doing its thing. Flip it over, and on the other side, you’ll find the buttons hiding under a rubber cap. Just peel off that rubber cover to get to the goodies underneath.

– You’ll come across three different screw types in this device, so keep an eye out as you go!