Motion Computing LE1600 Bluetooth Module Replacement

Written By: David Troy

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Motion Computing LE1600 Bluetooth Module Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

2 minutes

Introduction

If the wireless Bluetooth for the LE1600 does not work, you may need to replace it. This guide will take you through the steps to replace the Bluetooth module for your LE1600.

Tools

Step 1

Turn the device so the screen is facing down.

Step 2

Slide the battery lock switch next to the power slider to the unlocked position.

Step 3

Slide and hold the switch by the fan vent to the unlocked position. Firmly grasp the battery and pull away from tablet.
When replacing the battery, place the end near the fan vent in first. Make sure to keep the other switch in the unlocked position while pushing the battery into place.

Step 4

Unscrew hard drive panel using a Phillips head #1 screwdriver.
(Our device was not given to us with a hard drive or a hard drive panel)

Step 5

Pull clear plastic tab to detach hard drive from tablet.

Step 6

To disconnect the three white ribbon cables on the side closest to the hard drive connector, pull the white plastic tabs.

Step 7

Pull the brown tabs to disconnect the white ribbon cable on the other side.

Step 8

Caution: do not pull on the wires, instead pull from the plastic connectors.
To disconnect the remaining ribbon cables, pull the plastic connectors away from their connections.

Step 9

With a Phillips #1 screwdriver, Unscrew the nine 10mm screws holding the case together.

Step 10

Using a spudger, press in the five tabs on the side where the battery was.
This should separate the two halves of the device. Carefully set the side with the display off to the side.