Disassemble the LS Pro v2 / LS Live v2

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(How to get out the HDD)

Revision as of 01:38, 7 September 2007


Why should i disassemble my LS Live?

  • 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!

How to get out the HDD

All steps below in a full video:

Video - LS Live Disassembly FULL



10 Steps to get the HDD out of the Case

1. Remove the screw. Note the hole for the custom serial plug.
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 1.JPG

2. Remove the 2 screws.
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 2.JPG

3. Remove the Front
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 3.JPG


Video - Opening Front of new LS Live

4. Remove the side
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 4.JPG


Video - Opening Side of new LS Live

5. Remove the 2 screws. Notice the Board Code and that it was made in China.
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 5.JPG

6. Remove the daughterboard
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 6.JPG


Video - Removing the daughterboard

7. Remove the four screws. Notice the holes for JTAG and serial.
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 7.JPG

8. Remove the mainboard
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 8.JPG


Video - Removing the mainboard

9. Remove the 2 screws that are holding the hdd in place.
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 9.JPG

10. Get out the hdd!
Image:New LS Live Disassembly 10.JPG


Video - Getting out the HDD

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