From 3a20a60fc4107cd2980c2d7b6aa712633e341831 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RISOGRAPH <160979633+ha1ix@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:39:31 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Create pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md new page for pinenote hardware disassembly and parts replacement. link to wiki page for battery replacement, and a new simple guide to USB-C sideboard replacement --- .../pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md | 29 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md diff --git a/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..abb50d65 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ + ++++ +title = "Disassembly and Parts Replacement" +draft = false +weight = 70 +[menu.docs] + parent = "PineNote/Further_information" + identifier = "pinenote-disassembly-parts" ++++ + +## Battery Replacement + +See writeup on the wiki: https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PineNote/Battery_Replacement + +- This should maybe be reproduced here in full. + +## USB-C Sideboard Replacement + +The USB-C Sideboard is one of the few replacement parts available from the Pine64 Store, though the URL and product title are spelled uniquely incorrectly: https://pine64.com/product/pinepmote-usb-c-side-board/ . + +1. Starting at the top of the device, and continuing around the top corners and down the sides, pry the back case away from the face of the device. A pry tool may be useful, though it has been reported possible to do with bare fingers. Like any plastic-clipped case, it requires gentleness while at other times significant force to remove the back panel. See Battery Replacement guide above for another description. +2. Flip the device over and locate the USB-C Sideboard on the very bottom. It looks just like the replacement! +3. It is connected by a small ribbon, gently lift the retaining flap opposite the ribbon to release the ribbon cable, and gently slide it out. +4. Two shallow phillips screws secure the sideboard, unscrew them, replace the sideboard with new one, re-screw in place. Note a very pointy screwdriver will not work, the screw does not have much depth to it and requires a relatively blunt screwdriver head. +5. Gently replace the ribbon and press retaining flap down to secure the ribbon. +6. Test the new USB-C by connecting a cable to power or data and make sure the tablet responds _before replacing the back case_ +7. Without putting any pressure on the new USB-C connection, line it up with the bottom of the device and firmly press in bottom edge and corners of the device back into the casing with audible click. +8. Firm pinching with your whole hand up the edge of the case should easily click the entire case back into place. +9. Test that the power/sleep button functions and the case is flush everywhere. From 7dd13676e74496c381f9b42bd3592a4d18ad6328 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RISOGRAPH <160979633+ha1ix@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:45:30 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md fixed confusing wording --- .../Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md | 11 +++++------ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md index abb50d65..4cd74aea 100644 --- a/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md +++ b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md @@ -12,18 +12,17 @@ weight = 70 See writeup on the wiki: https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PineNote/Battery_Replacement -- This should maybe be reproduced here in full. - + ## USB-C Sideboard Replacement -The USB-C Sideboard is one of the few replacement parts available from the Pine64 Store, though the URL and product title are spelled uniquely incorrectly: https://pine64.com/product/pinepmote-usb-c-side-board/ . +The USB-C Sideboard is one of the few replacement parts available from the Pine64 Store: https://pine64.com/product/pinepmote-usb-c-side-board/ 1. Starting at the top of the device, and continuing around the top corners and down the sides, pry the back case away from the face of the device. A pry tool may be useful, though it has been reported possible to do with bare fingers. Like any plastic-clipped case, it requires gentleness while at other times significant force to remove the back panel. See Battery Replacement guide above for another description. 2. Flip the device over and locate the USB-C Sideboard on the very bottom. It looks just like the replacement! -3. It is connected by a small ribbon, gently lift the retaining flap opposite the ribbon to release the ribbon cable, and gently slide it out. -4. Two shallow phillips screws secure the sideboard, unscrew them, replace the sideboard with new one, re-screw in place. Note a very pointy screwdriver will not work, the screw does not have much depth to it and requires a relatively blunt screwdriver head. +3. It is connected by a small ribbon, gently lift the retaining flap on the connector to release the ribbon cable, and slide the cable out. +4. Two shallow phillips screws secure the sideboard, unscrew them, replace the sideboard with new one, screw the replacement in place. Note a very pointy screwdriver will not work, the screw does not have much depth to it and requires a relatively blunt screwdriver head. 5. Gently replace the ribbon and press retaining flap down to secure the ribbon. -6. Test the new USB-C by connecting a cable to power or data and make sure the tablet responds _before replacing the back case_ +6. Test the new USB-C by connecting a cable to power or data and make sure the tablet responds _before replacing the back case_. 7. Without putting any pressure on the new USB-C connection, line it up with the bottom of the device and firmly press in bottom edge and corners of the device back into the casing with audible click. 8. Firm pinching with your whole hand up the edge of the case should easily click the entire case back into place. 9. Test that the power/sleep button functions and the case is flush everywhere. From 62a37e653c39f7d35a739296cad5cb4863775d91 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: x1y <23239177+x1y@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:52:12 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Corrections in syntax and style --- ...d => Disassembly_and_parts_replacement.md} | 24 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) rename content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/{pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md => Disassembly_and_parts_replacement.md} (86%) diff --git a/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/Disassembly_and_parts_replacement.md similarity index 86% rename from content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md rename to content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/Disassembly_and_parts_replacement.md index 4cd74aea..06c78782 100644 --- a/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/pinenote-dissasembly-parts.md +++ b/content/documentation/PineNote/Further_information/Disassembly_and_parts_replacement.md @@ -1,19 +1,21 @@ +--- +title: "Disassembly and Parts Replacement" +draft: false +menu: + docs: + title: + parent: "PineNote/Further_information" + identifier: "PineNote/Further_information/Disassembly_and_parts_replacement" + weight: 7 +--- -+++ -title = "Disassembly and Parts Replacement" -draft = false -weight = 70 -[menu.docs] - parent = "PineNote/Further_information" - identifier = "pinenote-disassembly-parts" -+++ - -## Battery Replacement +## Battery replacement See writeup on the wiki: https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PineNote/Battery_Replacement -## USB-C Sideboard Replacement + +## USB-C Sideboard replacement The USB-C Sideboard is one of the few replacement parts available from the Pine64 Store: https://pine64.com/product/pinepmote-usb-c-side-board/