SteelSeries Apex 64145 USB Port Connector Replacement

Written By: Zwe Phone Shein
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SteelSeries Apex 64145 USB Port Connector Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

13

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

The USB Port Connector allows devices such as mice and headset to connect to the keyboard instead of the computer itself. You will be removing the back of the keyboard and also the LED reflective panel in order to remove and replace the port connector.

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    • Unplug the keyboard from the computer.

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    • Unscrew the twenty black 4.5 mm Phillips #1 screws on the back of the keyboard.

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    • Pry open the back of the keyboard.

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    • Remove the gel membrane.

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    • Unscrew the two silver 4.0 mm Phillips #1 screws and the three black 6.5 mm Phillips #1 screws holding the silicone sheets.

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    • Flip the chip slightly in order to remove the sheets.

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    • Remove the sheets.

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    • Unscrew the two silver 4.5 mm Phillips #1 screws and the seven 5.0 mm Phillips #1 screws that deter the plastic panel from removal.

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    • Remove the plastic panel and the white sheet.

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    • Unplug the wires connected to the LEDs.

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    • Remove the LEDs.

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    • Unscrew the two 4.5 mm silver Phillips #1 screws that hold the USB port connector.

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    • Unplug the wires and remove the USB port connector.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Zwe Phone Shein

Member since: 28/02/17

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2 comments

the 2 usb in the keyboard what amp are they running on.. 500mA ? I hope for 1500-2000 mA

And what standard are they ? USB3 ??

Simon Sundström -

can the other part be replaced too. like the power board ?

i think i have a powerboard problem and if I can replace it that would be awesome, as I love my keyboard and im

very very attached to it. I was playing a video game, nothing too harsh , and the lights went out and poof it never came back. never had a problem with this keyboard until 2 and a 1/2 years later that it did this. Its in a non-smoking room and gaming studio always kept very clean.

I would love to fix it to bring it back to life.

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