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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Soldering iron station
- Desoldering wick
- Spudger
Parts / materials
- Replacement USB-C charging port
- Rosin core solder wire
- Liquid soldering flux
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the case to prevent electrical shorts.
- Perform soldering in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing in chemical flux fumes.
- Wear protective safety glasses when soldering to guard against accidental solder splatter.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minEnsure the Kindle Fire is completely powered off before beginning any disassembly.
- 2
Eject MicroSD Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin pin into the card tray hole to remove the tray.
- 3
Insert Opening Pick
2 minGently wedge a plastic opening pick into the thin seam between the display frame and back cover.
- 4
Unclip Rear Case
3 minSlide the pick around all edges of the tablet to pop open the perimeter plastic clips.
- 5
Remove Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover completely off the internal frame assembly and place it aside.
- 6
Attach ESD Strap
1 minPut on an anti-static wrist strap to protect internal circuits from electrostatic discharge.
- 7
Peel Protective Tape
1 minUse tweezers to peel back the black tape covering the battery connector socket.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Plug
2 minPry the battery connector plug straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Unscrew Motherboard Fasteners
3 minRemove all Phillips PH00 screws holding the motherboard assembly to the frame.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cable
2 minFlip up the locking ZIF hinge on the display connector and slide out the flex ribbon.
- 11
Disconnect Speaker Plug
1 minGently pull the speaker cable plug out from its motherboard socket using tweezers.
- 12
Extract Motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis to expose the USB-C charging port solder joints.
- 13
Apply Liquid Flux
2 minApply a small amount of liquid soldering flux onto the charging port anchor pins and signal leads.
- 14
Desolder Faulty Port
5 minHeat the pin connections with a fine-tip soldering iron to free and remove the damaged USB-C port.
- 15
Clean PCB Pads
3 minClear residual solder from the pads using desoldering wick and 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Position Replacement Port
2 minAlign the new USB-C charging port squarely over the clean PCB solder pads.
- 17
Solder Replacement Port
5 minSolder the structural anchor legs first, then carefully bridge each data and power pin to its pad.
- 18
Inspect Solder Joints
2 minUse a magnifying glass to check that all pins are secure and free of solder bridges.
- 19
Reinstall Motherboard
2 minSet the motherboard back into the chassis and align it with the screw standoffs.
- 20
Reconnect Flex Cables
3 minReinsert the display ribbon into its ZIF connector and reattach the speaker connector.
- 21
Plug In Battery
1 minPress the battery connector firmly down onto the motherboard header until it seats completely.
- 22
Snap On Back Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the frame and press around the perimeter until all clips snap shut.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen charging port repair
Power the Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen back on and test the charging port repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 Plus 12th Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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