Petcube Play 2 Microphone Replacement

Introdução

If the microphone of your Petcube Play 2 (identified by model number PP2OUS) is malfunctioning, use this guide to replace it.

The Petcube Play 2 comes with a built-in microphone that relays your pet's sounds to you while using the Petcube App. Repeated use or a defective microphone might lead to improper sound output or no output at all.

Before using this guide, ensure 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.

In step 11 of this guide, you will need 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. Ensure the Petcube Play 2 is turned off before beginning the replacement process.

O que você precisa

Passo 1 Motherboard

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

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Passo 2

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

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Passo 3

Use an opening pick or spudger to pry off the glass front panel.
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, you should see a brass cylinder in the top left of the front face of the cube. At the top of that cylinder is a hole that leads down to a screw.
Remove it using a Phillips head size #1 screwdriver.

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Passo 6

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Flip the cube onto one of its sides to locate the pull tabs holding the two halves together.
Lift each of the five tabs using an opening tool to separate the two halves of the Petcube 2.

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Passo 7

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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 size #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 1 mm screws.
Carefully release the three tabs 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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The next step is to remove the front plates from each other. This is located behind the motherboard and is shown in the pictures.
To do this, you will need to remove the screws using a #1 Phillips head screwdriver.

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