Hipstreet Equinox 2 Motherboard Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 6 Steps

Uh-oh! If your motherboard takes a nasty tumble or gets a bit too much love while you're swapping another part, it’s time for a replacement. Just a heads-up, all your data lives on the motherboard, so be prepared to say goodbye to it. But don’t stress! If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair and we’ll take care of the rest!

Step 1

Hipstreet Equinox 2 Motherboard Replacement

- Grab your PH00 screwdriver and twist out those two 3mm screws with a steady hand.

Step 2

- Grab your trusty blue plastic opening tool and gently work your magic to pop the back case off. You've got this!

Step 3

- Carefully unsolder these wires from the motherboard, and don’t forget to label them as you go along, just like the handy picture to the left! It’ll make reassembly a breeze.

Step 4

- Gently lift the clip shown in the picture to release the contact strips, then carefully pull the strip out of the clip. You've got this!

Step 5

- Using the trusty PH00 screwdriver, carefully unscrew those 3.5mm screws from the spots highlighted in the picture. You've got this!

Step 6

- Carefully lift the tablet's motherboard, making sure no wires are still connected or trapped as you ease it out.

Success!

Now it's time to put everything back together! Just retrace your steps in reverse, and you'll have your device up and running in no time. If you find yourself in a pickle, don't hesitate to schedule a repair. You've got this!

Ralph Harris

With over 20 years of experience in electronics repair and technical writing, this background reflects both expertise and dedication in the field. Credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USM, more than 500 Apple repair certifications, and a Wise Level 2 Technician certification, spanning across the full spectrum of device and cell phone repair. More than 2000+ repair guides have been published on the company site, salvationrepair.com, with a focus on sustainability and reusability enabling even lay-men to repair devices that would have otherwise ended up at the county landfill.If you like this content and would like to see more like it - let us know! It only takes a second and getting to know our audience is the whole reason we do this. So don't be shy - shoot us a quick hi!