Basic Teardown (Replace SSD and maybe repaste)

A basic guide to replacing the SSD of the OXP. This assumes you have some experience of replacing PC components.

Before you begin be sure you have a clear workspace, and good light. This will take about half an hour.

I would recommend reading through all of the instructions below BEFORE you begin - both so you know what to expect but also so that you are confident that the following procedure is within your capabilities before you begin. If you are not confident that you are able to dismantle (AND REBUILD!) your OXP - please do not start, instead seek professional help.

**BE SURE TO REMOVE THE MICROSD CARD BEFORE YOU BEGIN.**

   These tools are really useful for prying open electronics and are not too expensive - I highly recommend them as they can be reused for other projects.

   Remove the screws from the back panel of the OXP, the two on the top of the device, and the two on the bottom. I have laid out the screws in the same pattern that they were in the device, this ensures that i put the same screws back in the correct holes when closing the device.

   Remove the warranty sticker, under the kickstand and remove that screw too.

GENTLY start to pry the back panel away from the device. On my device the clips (next image) were VERY stiff - try not to snap them off or your OXP will not snap back together so well.

Here you can clearly see the small clips on the back panel which are holding it on to the front panel (either side of the screw hole).

Once you have unclipped the back panel do not fully remove it yet. If you open the unit a little from the top and you can see the ribbon cable which connects the PCB with the power button, fingerprint reader and SD card to the main unit. Gently lift the black lever/clip holding the ribbon cable in place and slide the ribbon cable out from the socket. The back panel can now be removed and set aside.

This is the OXP with the back panel removed. You can see the loose end of the ribbon cable we unplugged in the previous step. There are two fans which draw in air through the vents and exhaust it through the fins at the top of the device. The battery takes up most of the bottom of the device.

Carefully remove the tape that is across the bottom of each fan - this is holding some thin wires in place so be careful not to rip them out when you are lifting the tape. And also remove the two pieces of tape that run up the sides of the fans. Set these aside to be replaced later.

This is the OXP battery connector. Next you must unplug this. This will protect the OXP from the risk of short circuit in case you drop any screws onto the motherboard, or accidentally power the device on while working on it.

Use the two small tabs that stick out from the connector indicated in red to slide the connector out of its socket. Easier if you have longer fingernails - or use the plastic tools from the prying kit. DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS.

Each fan is held in place by three screws. Remove the screws and place them safely (here i have them in the top right hand corner of the photo - still in the same layout that they were in fans). Gently lift the fans away from the radiators, taking the tape with them. It is not necessary to disconnect or unplug the fans, you can just leave them attached and move the out of the way as shown.

The next step is to remove the silver metal panel.