Infant Optics DXR-8 Charging Port Replacement

Written By: Donovan Zusalim
  • Comments: 8
Infant Optics DXR-8 Charging Port Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

7

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove screen protector from front of monitor.

    There's a layer of adhesive between the screen protector and the white plastic behind it.

    Jared Astillero -

    The cover is glued on. So you’ll nee d quite a bit of force to bend it up. But then it’ll come lose glue point by glue point. At first I was afraid that I’ll break it.

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    • Remove the six 4mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the screen, exposing the circuit board.

    • Turn device over to expose rear circuit board.

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    • Disconnect speaker from monitor for ease of access by unplugging wire.

    Thank you so much for this - and thank you to the commenter who walked through the additional screen replacement steps! I’ve never done anything like this and I managed to replace the screen myself.

    Lauren Skinner -

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    • Unscrew the four 3 mm screws holding the motherboard to the unit using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the old charging port and solder the new one in place.

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    • Flip the unit over to ensure a correct fitment.

    Where do you buy a new charging port? Also, you didn't include new charging port as an item that is needed for this tutorial. Might be self-explanatory but why say "no parts required" when clearly a part is required?

    In any event, thanks for this tutorial. Much appreciated!

    Paul Lee -

    The part you are looking for is a female Micro USB B-Type solder socket. I no longer have the unit available to confirm, but I'll bet you could contact Infant Optics and confirm with them. Sorry I can't be of more help!

    Donovan Zusalim -

Conclusion

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

Author

Donovan Zusalim

Member since: 25/01/17

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3 comments

I appreciate you posting this. What kind of new charging port did you use (USB type, size, etc) and does IFIXIT sell them?

John Lynch -

The part you are looking for is a female Micro USB B-Type solder socket. I no longer have the unit available to confirm, but I'll bet you could contact Infant Optics and confirm with them. Sorry I can't be of more help!

Donovan Zusalim -

Worth pointing out that this guide shows an older version of the DXR-8 (2014 printed on the PCB) where the microUSB port uses through-hole leads to connect to the board. Mine is a few years newer and the port was surface-mounted, which requires more skill and care to replace. I ended up ordering the part myself and taking it to a repair shop for them to do the soldering.

Danny Conrad -