Petcube Play 2 Microphone Replacement

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Introduzione

The Petcube Play 2 (model number PP2OUS) has a built-in microphone that relays your pet's sounds on the Petcube App. A defective microphone might lead to improper sound output or no output at all. If the microphone of your Petcube Play 2 is malfunctioning, use this guide to replace it.

Before using this guide, check that there are no connection issues between the Petcube, your Wi-Fi router, and your phone. The Troubleshooting Page covers connection-related issues and how to address them. If you determine that connectivity is not the issue, ensure that the Petcube Play 2 is turned off before beginning the replacement process.

Please note that step 10 of this guide requires you to remove the solder holding the microphones to the board. Be sure to carefully follow the IFixit soldering instructions to avoid burning yourself or damaging the device.

Passo 1 Motherboard

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Flip over the Petcube so the rubber bottom faces you.
Pull up the rubber layer with an iFixit opening pick to expose the screws underneath.

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Passo 2

Remove the four 3.5mm screws from under the rubber cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
The glue may cause a bit of resistance but the screws should come up without much effort.

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Passo 3

Carefully pry off the glass front panel with an opening pick or spudger.
Do not force the front panel off as it may crack and break.

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Passo 4

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Slide off the two covers, starting with the top plastic cover.
Slide out the internal assembly from the aluminum.

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Passo 5

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Once the internal assembly is removed, a brass cylinder in a corner of the front face of the cube should be visible. Connected to the cylinder is a screw.
Remove the screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Passo 6

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Flip the cube onto its side to locate the pull tab(s).
Flip the cube onto its side to locate the pull tab(s). Using an opening tool, lift each of the five tabs to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

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Passo 7

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Gently disconnect the cable connectors to separate the two halves of the device.
Make sure to avoid pulling on the wires to prevent breaking them or the connectors.

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Passo 8

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Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 1mm screws.
Carefully release each of the tabs located on the sides of the cube and take out the motherboard.
Be gentle with the tabs as they will break under too much pressure.

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Passo 9 Microphone

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the screws in the front plates (behind the motherboard) to separate the plates from each other.

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Passo 10

Detach the PCB with the microphones from the plastic.
Using a soldering iron, desolder the microphones from the PCB.
Be careful! The soldering iron is hot. Do not burn yourself or the device. It should not be applied to the device too long to avoid damaging any of the device components.
Follow the IFixit soldering instructions for tips on desoldering to avoid burning yourself or damaging the device.