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August Smart Lock AccelerometerReplacement
The accelerometer is a key part of the August Smart Lock as it works with the motor to turn thedevice.
Written By: William Fink
August Smart Lock Accelerometer Replacement Draft: 2017-12-12Guide ID: 99384 -
This document was generated on 2019-09-22 11:29:17 AM (MST).
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INTRODUCTION
The accelerometer is important to making sure the August Smart Lock can rotate with the motor.This guide will teach how to take out the accelerometer from within the device.
TOOLS:Tweezers (1)Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
August Smart Lock Accelerometer Replacement Draft: 2017-12-12Guide ID: 99384 -
This document was generated on 2019-09-22 11:29:17 AM (MST).
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Step 1 — Accelerometer
Flip device over so the black bottom is facing you.
Undo latches on both sides to remove the metal cover.
Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the black screws to release the back cover.
To unscrew all of the screws, you will need to close the latches again.
When you lift off the cover, be careful not to lift to far up. The cover contains the speaker which isconnected to the motherboard.
Step 2
Grab the gears and lift them up to remove from the device
August Smart Lock Accelerometer Replacement Draft: 2017-12-12Guide ID: 99384 -
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Step 3
Remove the (3) three silver screws by the motor using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Disconnect the speaker plug from the motherboard
Disconnect the battery plugs from the motherboard.
Step 4
Once the speaker is disconnected,remove the back cover.
Lift up the motherboard and motorassembly out of the device.
August Smart Lock Accelerometer Replacement Draft: 2017-12-12Guide ID: 99384 -
This document was generated on 2019-09-22 11:29:17 AM (MST).
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Step 5
Locate the Accelerometer. It is attached to the motherboard by a ribbon.
Lift up the black tab to remove the ribbon from the motherboard.
August Smart Lock Accelerometer Replacement Draft: 2017-12-12Guide ID: 99384 -
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