Astro Mixamp USB Port Replacement

Written By: Hope Burns

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Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Use when the USB port needs to be removed. (Soldering Required)

Tools

Step 1

Grip the dial tightly and pull straight off the device.
Repeat for the second dial

Step 2

Using tweezers, remove the spacer nuts and washers from each dial post.

Step 3

Before opening your device, ensure the device is not on or connected to the charging cable.
Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rubber foot and plastic casing.
Pull the rubber foot free of the plastic casing.

Step 4

Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the rear casing.

Step 5

Gently lift the rear casing from the device.

The Astro Mixamp Pro is largely the same process as this, except there are some plastic tabs on the rear casing holding it onto the front plate. Carefully work along the seams on the long sides and the corners with something flat and stiff, gently levering the rear housing out and away from the front plate to disengage the plastic tabs. With enough patience and care, they'll pop out of their spots and the casing will be free.

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Step 6

Remove the four screws that hold the motherboard in place.
Only touch the edges of the motherboard. Touching the surface can damage the motherboard.

Step 7

Gently pull the motherboard from the front cover.

Step 8

Press the tip of a hot soldering iron to the USB connection to melt the solder.
Use a nylon spudger to lift the USB from the solder.
Repeat for each of the four USB connections.
For more help on soldering, refer to this guide: How To Solder and Desolder Connections