Wacom Intuos Pro Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Luis Alva

Comments: 8

Wacom Intuos Pro Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

The motherboard is responsible for all the processing required to turn the touch input from the touchpad into the digital drawing produced on the screen. If you are having any glitches or issues with the functionality of your device, this guide will show you how to replace the motherboard in the Wacom Intuos Pro. The motherboard also houses the charging port, so a replacement of this component may alleviate an inability to charge in your device.

You will need to be able to use a soldering iron to complete this guide, so please refer to this soldering guide for help.

Tools

Step 1

Orient the device so the bottom casing is facing upwards.
Use your fingers to gently pull on the rubber covers on the bottom of the device to remove them.

The white balance here is off. I would also indicate the end goal of pulling off the adhesive (e.g., to remove it).

Alex Watkins - 26/02/20

Step 2

Remove the four 4mm screws from underneath the rubber feet using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

I think the photos are slightly too zoomed in here. Also, the shots should be taken from the first person perspective. Note that screwdriver is one word.

Alex Watkins - 26/02/20

Step 3

Insert the iFixit Opening Tool between the front and back cover of the device in order to snap and separate the type locks from around the edges.
Use the iFixit Opening Tool all the way around the edges until all the snaps have been released.
While going around the edges, make sure you have a tight grip to keep the device from sliding.

Make sure to use the first-person perspective and end punctuation on all steps. How should I use the plastic tool? Be sure to be specific. I would also add one final shot of the case being removed.

Alex Watkins - 26/02/20

Step 4

Remove the case backing from the rear of the device with your hands so the internal components are exposed.

Add picture with removing the case.

Luis Alva - 21/02/20

See previous comment.

Alex Watkins - 26/02/20

Step 5

If not already done, desolder the three colored cables that connect the battery to the motherboard.
After desoldering the battery, carefully remove it.
Be careful when handling the soldering iron given it's high operating temperature and the possibility for it to damage other components.
For help soldering, check out our How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide.

Add flip book style shots here so that it’s clear how to do this.

Luis Alva - 21/02/20

See previous feedback here. If you need it, we have a soldering iron in the studio you can use, but you’ll have to make an appointment. I would also use markup to show where this component is.

Alex Watkins - 26/02/20

But where's the link to source the battery?

Jose Gabriel Miranda -