Dell AC511 USB Cable Replacement

Written By: William Cook
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Dell AC511 USB Cable Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

8

Time Required

10 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Replacing the USB cable requires a near-total breakdown of the soundbar, so we only recommend it as a last resort.

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    • Use a Jimmy to peel off the screen stuck to the front of the speaker.

    • Start from any corner and use the Jimmy to get under the screen. Once one side lifts up, you can use your fingers to peel the rest off.

    • Be careful to avoid damage to the rest of the speaker and especially to yourself.

    • Don't worry if it tears; use the Jimmy again to peel off the rest.

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    • Remove ten 6 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the front panel off of the rest of the device.

    • The speakers will still be attached to the front panel. Being too rough could damage them.

    • Remove the 4 mm screws from the speakers using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the front panel from the device.

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    • Follow the three wires connected to the speaker to find where they connect to the circuit board.

    • Use tweezers to gently rock the end of the wires back and forth until they disconnect from the board.

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    • Depending on where the soundbar is damaged, there are two different ways to remove the USB cable. This guide will cover both scenarios.

    • Remove the 6 mm screws connecting the circuit board to the rear panel using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • If the small wires coming from the USB cable are disconnected from the board, you'll have to solder them on. We recommend not letting that happen if you can help it.

    • The small wires may be glued to the circuit board. Pry off the glue with the Halberd Spudger.

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    • Follow this step if the wires are still connected. If they aren't, skip to the next step.

    • If the wiring to the circuit board seems fine, use a razor or wire strippers to clear the rubber insulation away from the USB.

    • Keep track of the colors! If you connect the wrong wires together, the speaker won't work, and you could ruin the board!

    • After removing the rubber insulation from the smaller wires, remove the access USB.

    • Splice in the new USB and wrap the connection with the colored wires in electrical tape.

    • If you end up with reduced sound quality, you may need to solder after all. Continue to the next step in that case.

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    • Follow this step if the wires are not connected.

    • Remove the old USB wiring as best as possible from the circuit board.

    • Try to not be too rough. If needed, use wire strippers to remove the wires.

    • Remember the locations of the color coded USB wires and solder each into their respective places.

    • Take your time. Do not add too much solder; you could potentially fry the board if you do.

Conclusion

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

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