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Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement

Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement

Daksh Malhotra

Daksh Malhotra and 5 other contributors

Last updated on May 16, 2024

10 - 20 minutes
Easy

Introduction

Go to step 1

The Docking port is used to connect accessories like keyboards with the device. Follow the steps in the guide to replace the existing docking port on the device.

What you need

Tools

  1. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn off your device before opening it.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to carefully separate the back cover, starting at the volume buttons.

    • Continue separating the back cover along the short side closest to the camera and around the device.

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  2. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • When separated enough, a little more than halfway around the device, the back cover will be easy to take off.

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  4. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Docking Port: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Docking Port: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement, Docking Port: step 3, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $3.99
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    • In the next step, be careful not to squeeze too hard or scratch the motherboard.

    • Use the angled tweezers to disconnect the white motherboard-battery connector in the middle of the side opposite the docking port.

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  5. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to flip up the locking mechanism for the ribbon cable on the docking port board that is flat, white, and folded.

    • Detach the folded, white ribbon cable on the docking port board.

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  6. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the three 3.0 mm Philips head screws holding the docking port in place.

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  7. Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia Tab A501 Docking Port Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the docking port.

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Conclusion

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

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