The FunKey S teardown was designed to be
pretty straightforward. It only require a standard **Phillips
screwdriver (PH0)** and **tweezers**.

!!! note

    FunKey Project is not responsible for any damage done to your
    console during a teardown.

### **STEP 1 - Removing the screws** {.step-title}

![Before opening](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8800.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Remove the screws](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8801.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Screws removed](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8803.jpg){.step-thumb}

Using a standard **Phillips PH0 screwdriver**, remove the 2 screws on
the back of your FunKey S.

!!! warning

    Be careful to use the correct screwdriver head size and type to
    prevent damaging the screws (do not use JIS screwdrivers).  FunKey
    Project is not responsible for replacing damaged screws.

### **STEP 2 - Opening up the console** {.step-title}

![Pull up hinge first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8848.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8989.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the plastic back of the console by pulling up the
hinge side first

### **STEP 3 - Removing the keychain lanyard** {.step-title}

![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8994.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8993.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8896.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the keychain lanyard and its axis by pulling gently
(it may fall off when opening).

!!! warning

    The axis is a small part, be careful not to loose it.

### **STEP 4 - Removing the LR buttons** {.step-title}

![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8846.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8844.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8900.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the L/R plastic buttons by gently pulling them out of
their axis.

!!! warning
    Be careful not to damage the L/R switches on the circuit board!

### **STEP 5 - Unplugging the battery** {.step-title}

![Lift the battery](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8818.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Get the battery out of the way](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8828.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Get the battery out of the way](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8986_arrow.jpg){.step-thumb}

Lift the battery and pull gently by the top of the circuit board to
unplug the battery. The battery may be stuck to the processor with
double-sided adhesive, it's perfectly normal if you have to lift with
a bit of force to unstick it.

!!! warning

    Be sure to pull on the connector and **NOT the wires** when
    removing the battery. It is recommended to use tweezers.

### **STEP 6 - Unplugging the screen** {.step-title}

![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8964.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8963.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8938.jpg){.step-thumb}

Now that you have access to the circuit board, you can unplug the
screen.

!!! warning

    This connector is fragile, unplug it vertically without force. It
    is recommended to use tweezers.

### **STEP 7 - Removing the circuit board** {.step-title}

![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8942.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8943.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8902.jpg){.step-thumb}

By grabbing it **by the hinge side**, gently pull up the circuit board
from the plastic casing.

### **STEP 8 - Removing the micro-SD card** {.step-title}

![Remove the micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8961.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Insert the new micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8957_nohand.jpg){.step-thumb}

Remove the micro-SD card from its socket.

!!! note

    You may need to use some tweezers and pull with some strength in
    order to remove the micro-SD card from its socket, as it is
    strongly inserted to prevent loose connections.

!!! warning

    During this step be very careful not to damage the L/R
    switches. Never put the PCB on a flat surface (this would apply
    force on the LR switches) and do not grab the PCB by these
    switches.

### **STEP 9 - Removing the buttons** {.step-title}

![Remove the micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8934.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Insert the new micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8905.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Insert the new micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8933.jpg){.step-thumb}

Remove the buttons from their socket. It is recommended to use
tweezers.

### **STEP 10 - Teardown complete** {.step-title}

![Remove the micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8975.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Insert the new micro-SD](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8983.jpg){.step-thumb}

Good job the teardown is complete!

### **STEP 11 - Reassembly** {.step-title}

![Insert speaker first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_9013_YES.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Do not insert hinge first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_9015_NO.jpg){.step-thumb}

Insert first the speaker into its location in the casing before
putting the circuit board back in the case, like in the pictures.

Reassemble the console by following the previous steps in reverse order.

!!! warning

    Be careful not to damage the switches on the circuit board when
    putting back the L/R plastic buttons.

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