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10
Time Required
20 minutes
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Introduction
The battery is held in place with adhesive; some force is required to remove it. Make sure to wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect the electronics against buildup of static electricity. Some screw housings are fragile; they may fall apart when the screw is removed.
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Step 1
Battery
- Flip the hoverboard over so that the warning label is facing up.
- Remove the twelve 12 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
- Remove the four 10 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
- The screws nearest to the wheels may be hard to access. Be sure to use a long, thin screwdriver.
Flip the hoverboard over so that the warning label is facing up.
Remove the twelve 12 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Remove the four 10 mm screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
The screws nearest to the wheels may be hard to access. Be sure to use a long, thin screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Pull the right cover away from the hoverboard to expose the battery.
Pull the right cover away from the hoverboard to expose the battery.
Step 3
- Unplug the battery by disconnecting the two pronged black and yellow cable.
Unplug the battery by disconnecting the two pronged black and yellow cable.
Step 4
- Pull the left cover away from the hoverboard.
Pull the left cover away from the hoverboard.
Step 5
- Disconnect the two pronged black and yellow cable.
- Thread the cable through the middle cylinder of the hoverboard.
Disconnect the two pronged black and yellow cable.
Thread the cable through the middle cylinder of the hoverboard.
Step 6
- Unscrew the four 10mm screws that are holding the battery casing in place. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
- If there is a zip-tie connecting the wires together, carefully cut it with a wire cutters.
Unscrew the four 10mm screws that are holding the battery casing in place. Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
If there is a zip-tie connecting the wires together, carefully cut it with a wire cutters.
Step 7
- On the battery side, unplug the white five pin connector on the circuitboard.
- Unplug the black, yellow, green and red connector on the circuitboard.
On the battery side, unplug the white five pin connector on the circuitboard.
Unplug the black, yellow, green and red connector on the circuitboard.
Step 8
- Move all the loose cables to the side. Pull the battery casing away from the battery.
Move all the loose cables to the side. Pull the battery casing away from the battery.
Step 9
- Use the opening tool to remove the battery from the metal casing.
- The battery is stuck to the metal casing with strong adhesive; do not be afraid to apply a strong force with the opening tool.
Use the opening tool to remove the battery from the metal casing.
The battery is stuck to the metal casing with strong adhesive; do not be afraid to apply a strong force with the opening tool.
Step 10
- Remove the battery.
Remove the battery.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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