Petcube Play 2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduzione

If the motherboard of your Petcube Play 2 (identified by the model number PP2OUS) is damaged or is faulty, use this guide to replace it.

A motherboard is a core component of electronic systems. They hold many of the important electronic parts of a system and allow them to communicate with each other. A faulty or damaged motherboard in a Petcube Play 2 will lead to Wi-Fi connection issues, the device turning off unexpectedly, or the device refusing to turn on.

Before beginning, ensure that these issues are not caused by other circumstances detailed in the Troubleshooting Page. Also ensure that the device is turned off and unplugged.

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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.