Ematic FunTab 3 Motherboard Replacement

Insert the hooked end of the plastic opening tool in the gap between the screen and the back panel on the edge of the device.

Slide the plastic opening tool down the long side of the device.

Insert tool again and slide it down the long slide of the case a second time.

Pull the back panel away from the screen.

Remove the black tape to reveal the wire ribbon connector.

Flip up the black retaining tab using the plastic opening tool.

Pull out the large wire ribbon that crosses over the battery.

Insert the plastic opening tool under the battery.

Using the plastic opening tool, pry up the battery.

Remove the wires from the motherboard using a soldering iron tool. Here is a link on How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

After the connections are desoldered, remove the battery.

Remove the wires from the motherboard using a soldering iron tool. Here is a link on How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

After the connections are desoldered, remove the speaker by prying it up using a plastic opening tool.

Remove the black tape to reveal the wire ribbon connector.

Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the black retaining tab.

Pull out the wire ribbon connected to the camera.

Remove the camera from the device.

Remove the black tape to reveal the screen connector.

Flip up the retaining tab using the plastic opening tool.

Pull out the screen wire ribbon to disconnect the screen and motherboard.

Using a PH 00 screwdriver, remove the four 4.5 mm screws that are holding the motherboard in place.

It is now safe to remove and replace the old motherboard with your new motherboard.