DIY Guide to Replace Power Tool Soldering Iron Display

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 25 Steps

Hold on there! Before you dive into this repair adventure, make sure you’ve got everything you need in your toolkit. A little preparation goes a long way! If you hit a snag, don’t sweat it—just remember, you can always schedule a repair for some expert help.

Get ready to tackle that broken display on your FixHub Portable Power Station! With this guide, you’ll be swapping out the old screen in no time. Just follow along, and if you find yourself in a pinch, feel free to schedule a repair for extra support!

Step 1

Make sure to let your Portable Power Station’s battery dip below 25% before diving into this repair. A fully charged lithium-ion battery could spark a fire if it gets damaged, and we definitely want to avoid that!

– Press and hold the blue action button for a solid five seconds to power down your trusty power station.

– Fold the kickstand back in.

Step 2

As you tackle this repair, be sure to keep an eye on those screws! They have a knack for wanting to wander off, so make sure each one finds its way back to its original home.

– Grab your trusty T10 Torx screwdriver and get ready to rock! Carefully remove the two 8 mm-long screws that are holding on the rear cover. You’ve got this!

Step 3

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder: don’t go trying to pop off the enclosure while the battery’s still hooked up, or you might end up giving that battery connector a bad day.

– Grab that rear cover and gently pull the bottom edge towards you, like you’re peeling a banana!

– Now, go ahead and remove the rear cover with confidence.

– When it’s time to put things back together, start by hooking in the top edge of the rear cover first, and then press the bottom edge into place. Easy peasy!

Step 4

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to keep those metal tools away from the battery. We want you to stay safe and sound, so let’s avoid any shocking surprises!

– Slide the flat end of your trusty spudger into one of the grooves next to the battery connector. It’s designed for this, so you’re in good hands!

– Gently use the spudger to start lifting the connector up. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 5

– Keep the groove going and gently pry up on alternating sides of the battery connector to ‘walk’ it off the two plugs. Once you’ve loosened it up, you should be able to easily grab it with your fingers.

Step 6

Hey there! Be careful not to yank that connector too hard or you might end up with a surprise from those sharp metal edges. If it’s being stubborn, just keep gently prying with your spudger until it decides to loosen up and let go. You’ve got this!

– Gently grab the battery connector by its sides and lift it straight up to disconnect. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 7

– As you gear up for reassembly, let’s make sure to reconnect that battery like a pro!

Step 8

– Gently place your fingers on the screw holes of the rear cover and give the chassis a little nudge to pop it out of the enclosure.

Step 9

– Gently slide the chassis all the way out of the enclosure, just be careful not to let that battery connector get caught up in the mix.

– When putting things back together:

Step 10

– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger or your trusty clean fingernail under the edge of the metal battery cover that’s nearest to the battery connector and lift it up with care.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 11

The battery cover keeps the battery snug and secure. Once you pop it off, the battery is free to make a daring escape from the power station!

– Time to get that metal battery cover off! Let’s make some space for the magic to happen.

– And remember, as you put everything back together, keep it cool and take your time!

Step 12

Hey there! Just a quick heads-up: when you’re putting everything back together, hold off on reconnecting the battery until the enclosure is snugly in place. If you rush it, you might accidentally mess up the battery connector. Let’s keep that connector happy!

– Pop out that battery like a champ!

Step 13

– Gently yank the shiny silver selector knob straight out from the front panel to free it up.

Step 14

– Go ahead and give those two locking tabs a gentle press with your fingers to set the front panel free.

– While you’re keeping those tabs down, give the front panel a little nudge away from the chassis and lift it off.

– Now, when it’s time to put everything back together:

Step 15

– Turn your power station upside down, and let’s get started!

– Grab a Phillips screwdriver and take out those four 6 mm-long screws holding the two main board supports in place.

– Say goodbye to the main board supports as you remove them.

– When putting everything back together, remember to position the beveled sides of the main board support screw holes facing up.

Step 16

– Gently use your finger to lift the main board near the USB‑C port, just enough to grab the edges of the board with a confident grip.

Step 17

– With one hand, hold the chassis steady like a pro.

– With your other hand, grab the main board around the middle like you’re about to do something amazing.

– Gently lift the board straight up and away from the display, making sure to guide the selector knob through its cutout like a boss.

Step 18

The long pins on the main board snugly fit into the UI board, keeping everything nice and secure.

– With one hand, give a gentle but firm hold on the main board.

– With your other hand, take hold of the UI board by its edges and pull it straight out from the main board to disconnect it. You’ve got this!

– When putting everything back together:

Step 19

– Grab your fingers, some small pliers, or a trusty 10 mm wrench and give that thin nut holding the selector knob a gentle twist to loosen it up.

Step 20

– Gently wiggle that nut and washer off the front of the knob and set them aside.

– Carefully pull the knob out from its cozy spot to release it from the UI board.

– Keep a steady hand on the knob and its cables while you work on the UI board, making sure they don’t get in the way.

Step 21

Take extra care not to bump or knock any of those tiny, surface-mounted components hanging out near the connector. They’re a bit shy and don’t like to be disturbed!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge up that little locking flap on the display cable ZIF connector. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 22

– Grab those angled tweezers and give the display cable a gentle tug to pull it straight out of the socket like a pro.

– When it’s time to put things back together, use your finger to carefully guide the cable back into its cozy home in the socket.

Tools Used

Angled Tweezers

Step 23

Watch out for those tiny surface-mounted components on the board! They’re delicate little fellas, so handle with care.

– Lift the UI board just a smidge above your work surface and grab a spudger. With the flat side facing down, give those two display pegs a gentle but firm push through their little cutouts on the board.

– When it’s time to put everything back together, simply press those pegs into their designated holes on the UI board until you hear that satisfying click. You’re doing great!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 24

– Time to say goodbye to that display! Gently remove it from your device.

– When putting everything back together, don’t forget to guide that display cable through its little cutout on the UI board. It’s like a fun little game of threading!

Step 25

– Just the display is left to tackle!