Archos 5 and 48 Teardown

– The Front: Begin by carefully removing the front panel. Take your time to avoid any cracks or damage. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair. Next, gently disconnect any connectors or cables attached to the front. Keep track of all screws and parts as you go. Once everything is free, lift the front assembly away with a steady hand. Remember, patience is key here. If you encounter any tricky spots, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. Proceed to the next step once the front is completely detached and ready for the next phase of the repair.

– Around the back, you’ll spot three rubber pads—pop those off to reveal hidden screws. The sneaky fourth screw is tucked under the plastic arm. Once all four screws are out, you can gently snap off the two plastic panels on each side. No sweat!

– Let’s start with the sides! There are eight screws in total – two at each corner, highlighted by the red arrows in the picture below. And just to keep you on track, the metal piece you see in the first image is the Wi-Fi antenna.

– Once you’ve unscrewed all eight, the screen is ready to make its grand exit. Gently tilt that little plastic tab on the connector to let the wire loose, then carefully separate the screen from the device.

– Find the area beneath the screen to locate the top of the motherboard. You’ll spot four screws securing the motherboard and hard drive together. Once those are out, the back cover of the device will come loose. If you need a hand along the way, remember you can always schedule a repair.

– Great job! Now that you’ve gained access to the hard drive, check out the page on how to find and open the hidden partition. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– This is the underside of the motherboard, after you’ve disconnected the hard drive.

– Here’s another look at the motherboard – it’s actually thinner than the hard drive. Who knew, right?