Removing Delphi MyFi XM2GO Keypad

Flip the Delphi MyFi XM2GO Device on its back to start the cover-removal process.

The back cover is the access point for the user-removable battery. Removing the back cover also gives the user access to the hard-reset button.

Locate the large button on the top back of the device. This button is used to release the latch holding the sliding back cover in place.

Press this button at the top while making a firm grip on the battery cover.

As the button is pressed, move the cover towards the bottom of the device while applying moderate pressure to the cover.

Be careful to not press down too hard on the battery cover as it is made of plastic.

The battery removal tab may pop up during the cover removal process.

After the cover is removed, the white Lithium Ion battery is visible.

Removing the back cover allows access to the user-removable battery.

Should the battery need to be replaced or swapped, following these steps will aid in the process.

The battery comes from the manufacturer with a pull tab with a web address printed on it to direct the user in purchasing a new battery.

Holding the device, grab the tab with thumb and index figure.

Pull down on the tab so that the battery block moves a few millimeters towards the bottom of the device.

The battery will move parallel to the back of the device while a latch at the top is freed with the downward motion.

There is a pivot point at the bottom of the battery where the contacts connect to the battery.

After the latch at the top is disengaged, pivot the battery away from the back and the battery will be free.

With the battery removed, the back of the device reveals more information about the product.

To start the takedown process, locate the four hex screws on the bottom of the device.

Use a T6 hex bit, perhaps from the iFixit precision screwdriver set, to remove the four screws.

To remove the next two T6 screws, locate the button at the top of the back of the device.

Around the button, there is a cover that protects the two screws. This cover is accessible by inserting a thumbnail into the bottom and pulling up.

With the cover lifted up and removed, there are two holes where the T6 screwdriver can fit into and remove the screws.

With the 6 screws removed, the back cover can be removed revealing the backside of the motherboard (PCB Logic Board).

Simply pull up on the back cover as it easily lifts from the device.

Locate the power button on the left.

Remove the power button from the left.

Locate the antenna extension connector on the right and remove the plastic piece.

With the screws and the two external pieces removed, the PCB Logic Board can be removed from the front piece.

Simply pull up on the PCB Logic Board to remove.

The front plate, back plate, and PCB Logic Board (motherboard) are then free from the device.

The logic board must be exposed to begin.

Flip the device over (see second picture).

Lift up the keyboard carefully from the right side, flipping to the left.

Pivot the LCD screen, pulling on the top and sides and keeping the bottom attached.

Continue to pivot the screen until it is lying on its face.

Pivot the wire frame, that was under the LCD, from the left side.

With the frame perpendicular to the device, locate the two black, plastic tabs shown in the two red circles.

The boxes show more detailed views in the following pictures.

WIth both hands, pull the tabs outwards to release the plastic cover from the board.

Once the tabs are disengaged, pivot the plastic cover upwards.

After the cover is pivoted slightly, remove it from the device.

After the plastic cover is removed, locate the white, ribbon connector highlighted by the red square.

Rotate the device 90 degrees counterclockwise to remove the ribbon connector.

To remove the ribbon cable from the board, catch the sides of the connector with fingernails and pull downward.

After the latch is pulled down, the ribbon cable is free to slide out of the connector housing.

After following the prerequisite steps in the guide, the components are laid out as depicted in the picture.

The LCD screen is highlighted in red.

Locate the white ribbon connector attached to the keyboard.

Catch the sides of the connector with fingernails and pull outward.

After the latch is pulled out, the ribbon cable is free to slide out of the connector housing.

After following the prerequisite steps and the steps of this guide, all of the components should look like this.

The keyboard is highlighted in red.