Little Tikes Tobi 2 Interactive Karaoke Machine Screen Replacement

Written By: Isaiah Eagle
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Little Tikes Tobi 2 Interactive Karaoke Machine Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

9

Time Required

35 - 55 minutes

Introduction

The screen is an essential component of the Little Tikes Tobi 2 Interactive Karaoke Machine, as it serves multiple purposes, including displaying the device's friendly face, user interface, and various interactive games. The screen acts as the primary visual communication tool, allowing users to engage with the device. This guide may be required if your device's screen is frozen.

Before you begin this repair, make sure your karaoke machine is turned off and the batteries are removed. This repair requires soldering. This guide is a helpful reference: Soldering/desoldering connections. Be careful when soldering as the iron is extremely hot and can burn. Also, make sure to solder in a well-ventilated area to avoid breathing toxic fumes.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single screw that is holding the cover to the battery compartment.

    • If the screw doesn’t come out right away, use a spudger to gently lift the edge of the battery compartment in the recessed area while continuing to unscrew it with your other hand.

    • Use a spudger to carefully pry off the battery cover.

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    • To easily pop out a battery, use your thumb to push the battery from the flat side down toward the coil and pull the battery outward.

    • Remove all four batteries.

    • Take a new AA alkaline battery and position it in the correct orientation. Insert the flat side of the battery facing the coil first, then press the raised side down. Ensure this second battery is oriented in the opposite direction to the first. Continue replacing the batteries in an alternating pattern.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove four screws from the base of the device.

    • If the screws don't come out, you can gently lift them with the screwdriver tip or push them out from the other side once they're all loosened.

    • Remove the bottom of the karaoke machine.

    • Don't pull it apart roughly as it is attached to internal cables and they may be damaged in the process.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws from the interior of the white base.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws from the exterior black plastic part of the case.

    • Use a spudger to disassemble the case.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws from the green circuit board.

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    • Remove the two Phillips screws holding the screen in place.

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    • Remove the eight Phillips screws around the edge of the back of the screen.

    • Remove the screen from the case.

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    • Flip the screen so the solder points are easily accessible and desolder the wires from the screen to remove completely from the device.

    • Be careful when desoldering and soldering as the soldering iron is very hot and will burn.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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