Disassembling Neo 1973

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Disassembling the Neo1973

NOTE: This page was written as of GTA01Bv3 hardware revision and might need updating soon


Contents

Back side of Neo1973

Gta01b v3 case back white.jpg

Opening back cover

Gta01b v3 case back open white.jpg

NOTE: You now need to remove the two Torx screws (T6x40)


Carefully remove top cover

Gta01b v3 case side opening white.jpg

Top case lid removed

Gta01b v3 case top open white.jpg

Lifting the PCB on the left side

NOTE: You have to bend the plastic case a bit outwards until the headphone jack on the left side of the device becomes loose


Gta01b v3 case top open pcb lift white.jpg

Removing PCB from case frame

NOTE: Since the PCB now is loose on one side, you can carefully pull the USB socket and GPS antenna connector out of the right side of the case, and then flip the PCB upwards


Gta01b v3 case top open pcb lifted.jpg

Empty case frame

Gta01b v3 case empty white.jpg

You can actually see the two stereo speakers beneath the translucent cover, and next to it the small vibrator motor.

GSM Antenna

Gta01b v3 gsm antenna.jpg

Personal tools

Disassembling the Neo1973

NOTE: This page was written as of GTA01Bv3 hardware revision and might need updating soon


Back side of Neo1973

Gta01b v3 case back white.jpg

Opening back cover

Gta01b v3 case back open white.jpg

NOTE: You now need to remove the two Torx screws (T6x40)


Carefully remove top cover

Gta01b v3 case side opening white.jpg

Top case lid removed

Gta01b v3 case top open white.jpg

Lifting the PCB on the left side

NOTE: You have to bend the plastic case a bit outwards until the headphone jack on the left side of the device becomes loose


Gta01b v3 case top open pcb lift white.jpg

Removing PCB from case frame

NOTE: Since the PCB now is loose on one side, you can carefully pull the USB socket and GPS antenna connector out of the right side of the case, and then flip the PCB upwards


Gta01b v3 case top open pcb lifted.jpg

Empty case frame

Gta01b v3 case empty white.jpg

You can actually see the two stereo speakers beneath the translucent cover, and next to it the small vibrator motor.

GSM Antenna

Gta01b v3 gsm antenna.jpg