Safe Disassembly of devices
Contents
Background information
In my opinion, one of the worst noises when repairing anything is the sound of tiny screws or springs being launched across the room, never to be seen again.
This page aims to document how to avoid said noise, by detailing and demonstrating how to safe disassemble a device in a manner that avoids hurting yourself or others and prevents any components from taking flight.
learning how to properly document the disassembly of devices is also a key skill in case someone tries to claim you were responsible for damage you did not cause.
What tools you will need
Items are not listed in any particular order
Required
- camera
- notepad
- trays or jars with lids
Optional but useful
- magnetic screw holder
- parts organiser
Uses of this skill
- 1.test
- 2.test
- 3.test
- Reference 1: Source details
- Reference 2: Source details
Step-by-step guide with images
Insert step-by-step walkthrough with images and summary text here
start by detailing any (photo are ideal, but images are preferred issues with the device such as paint chips, marks or stacks so they can be referenced at a later day if you are blamed for any damage
take a photograph at each stage of the disassembly or a video which will help you reassemble the device
Flow chart of order of operations
Insert a flow chart of steps and actions for each task (create using diagram)
Troubleshooting/tips and tricks
Fixes to any common issues that were encountered or could be easily encountered
Related Topics
Topics such as desoldering to chip off or firmware dumping for disk PCB repairs
Further reading
External references in wiki references can just be cited through the keyword link