Disassemble the LS Pro v2 / LS Live v2

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[edit] LS Pro v2 /LS Live v2 ?

Buffalo changed the hardware of the LS Pro / LS Live. At the beginning the LS Pro & LS Live were using the same hardware layout. but the hardware layout has changed. now the mainboard looks like the Kurobox Pro...with a striped down daughterboard and without the 256 MB NAND Flash.

[edit] Why should i disassemble my LS Pro v2 / LS Live v2?

• If you want to upgrade the HDD inside
• If your box is unbootable and you want to connect it to a desktop for data recovery
• If you want to solder headers for serial to the board
• If you want to solder the JTAG headers for reviving
• because you can!

[edit] How to get out the HDD

All steps below in a full video:

Video - LS Live v2 Disassembly FULL

[edit] 10 Steps to get the HDD out of the Case

1. Remove the screw. Note the hole for the custom serial plug.


2. Remove the Front

Video - Opening Front of new LS Live

3. Remove the 2 screws.


4. Remove the side

Video - Opening Side of new LS Live

5. Remove the 2 screws. Notice the Board Code and that it was made in China.


6. Remove the daughterboard

Video - Removing the daughterboard

7. Remove the four screws. Notice the holes for JTAG and serial.


8. Remove the mainboard

Video - Removing the mainboard

9. Remove the 2 screws that are holding the hdd in place.


10. Get out the hdd!

Video - Getting out the HDD