Voluas VL001 Screen/Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Written By: Jade Thomson

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Voluas VL001 Screen/Motherboard Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

If your Voluas VL001 pet feeder's display is not working or dispenses food at irregular times, you may have an issue with your screen/motherboard assembly. The display and motherboard are attached to each other and are situated above the feeding chute.

Tools

Step 1

Remove the lid to the storage tank by using the latch and lifting off.
Grab the food storage tank on both sides. Depress the tabs that say "Push" on them and lift the tank off.

Step 2

Place your pet feeder upside down.
Squeeze the lock and remove the battery cover.
Remove the three 1.5V D alkaline batteries.

Step 3

Insert a metal spudger under the adhesive part of each rubber foot.
Pry the foot off.

Step 4

Remove four screws from the corners of the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
These holes were previously covered by the rubber feet.
Using the magnetic tip of the screwdriver, carefully lift the screw out of the hole.

Step 5

Turn the device over so it is oriented right-side up.
Lift the top part of the feeder off, exposing the mechanisms that run the feeder.

Step 6

With the top part of the feeder sitting upside down, you can remove the chute.
Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 11.1 mm screws on either side of the chute.

Step 7

Grab the feeder chute on both sides and lift it off to remove it from the feeder.

Step 8

Using your finger, depress the tab that holds the assembly onto the device.
While pushing the tab down, push the screen out of the device.

Step 9

Using an opening tool, pry the dried silicone from around the connector.
Because you are working around the motherboard, try to limit how much you use its surface for leverage. It is a fragile part and can damage easily.
If needed, peel any remaining glue off with your fingers.