++First, remove the battery covers and unscrew all 8 visible screws: 2 torx screws on the left and right sides, and 2 small philips head screws on the top and bottom. Then you simply lift off the plastic top cover. +
There are several ways to disassemble the Archos Jukeboxes. +Here is an approach where you don't need to bend any metal parts. + + +
+
+First, remove the battery covers and unscrew all 8 visible screws: 2 torx screws on the left and right sides, and 2 small philips head screws on the top and bottom. Then you simply lift off the plastic top cover.
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+Use your thumb nails to compress the thin edge of the rubber while gently pulling the metal plate over it.
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+Do the same on the side.
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+You have liberated one end of the Archos from the metal back plate!
+Now lightly lift the blue rubber bumbers up from the circuit board on the other end, then slide the Archos out of the back plate.
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+
Björn + +#include "foot.t" diff --git a/www/mods/disassemble2.t b/www/mods/disassemble2.t new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7cdbc636fa --- /dev/null +++ b/www/mods/disassemble2.t @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +#define _PAGE_ Taking the electronics apart +#include "head.t" + +
First, disassemble the Archos. + +
+
+Locate the three solder points where the top board is soldered to the frame.
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+Remove the solder from these points.
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+
+Now carefully lift the top board...
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+...while pushing down on the CPU board below it.
+
The CPU board is connected with a 40-pin connector, that you have to disconnect by carefully pushing it down on both sides. Use a semi-soft rounded plastic tool. DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER! There are delicate traces on the CPU board that you DON'T want to damage! +
+
+Ah, there. The top board is separated from the bottom (CPU) board and folded out to the side.
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+
The CPU board can now be removed by carefully pulling it off its' connector to the MP3REAR board. + +
Most likely, your unit will have less patch wires than this and might have a different set of power components on the left. That's because this is a Really Old Model™, made back in the 20th century (week 44, 2000) :-) +
Björn + +#include "foot.t" diff --git a/www/mods/esd.jpg b/www/mods/esd.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..96e9d95f5c Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/esd.jpg differ diff --git a/www/mods/harddisk.t b/www/mods/harddisk.t new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9ff8222155 --- /dev/null +++ b/www/mods/harddisk.t @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +#define _PAGE_ Replacing the harddisk +#include "head.t" + +
First, disassemble the Archos. + +
+
+Here's the first serial line put in place. It's a little difficult to see, but it goes from the pad on the right to the rightmost connector of the LINE IN jack on the left. Click the image for a 1244x764 version.
diff --git a/www/mods/index.t b/www/mods/index.t
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+#define _PAGE_ Hardware modifications
+#include "head.t"
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+
+
Practice safe modding!
+
+#include "foot.t"
diff --git a/www/mods/reassemble.t b/www/mods/reassemble.t
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+#define _PAGE_ Getting the bumbers into place
+#include "head.t"
+
+
+
+Use a thin flat-headed screwdriver to carefully "lift out" the bumpers to the right position.
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+
Björn + +#include "foot.t" diff --git a/www/mods/rs232.t b/www/mods/rs232.t new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..952922e4da --- /dev/null +++ b/www/mods/rs232.t @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +#define _PAGE_ RS232 converter +#include "head.t" + +
+This is an RS232 converter for interfacing a PC with an Archos Jukebox (or any other device with a 3.3V serial port). It converts the PC serial port signals to 3.3V levels. The design is very straightforward, using a standard MAX3232 transceiver. + +
+It takes its power from the DTR signal in the serial port, so the communication software in the PC must set the DTR signal ACTIVE for this to work. It might still not work on some laptops, that may have a weak driver for the DTR signal. + + +
+It is also possible to take power from the USB port, or another 5-10V source. Just remove the D1 diode and connect the power to the +5V and GND pads. + +
+
Circuit board bottom layout
+(PDF)
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+
Circuit board top layout
+(PDF)
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+
Circuit board component placement
+(PDF)
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+
Schematic
+(big PNG 33kb)
+(PDF)
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+
+Part Value Device Package Description +C1 0.1uF C-EUC0805 C0805 Capacitor +C2 0.1uF C-EUC0805 C0805 Capacitor +C3 0.1uF C-EUC0805 C0805 Capacitor +C4 0.1uF C-EUC0805 C0805 Capacitor +C5 1uF CPOL-EUCT3216 CT3216 Polarized Capacitor +D1 BAS32 DIODE-SOD80C SOD80C Diode +IC1 LP2980IM5 LP2980IM5 SOT23-5 3.3V Voltage regulator +IC2 MAX3232CWE MAX3232CWE SO16 RS232 Transceiver +P1 DSUB9 DSUB9 DSUB9 9-pin board mounted D-SUB, 90 deg. angle ++ +
To make your life complete, here is Linus' +complete schematics made in Eagle 4.08r2. + +
Contents: +
+Archive: Rs232.zip + Length Date Time Name + -------- ---- ---- ---- + 14175 03-26-02 11:13 eagle.epf + 7588 03-06-02 16:28 gerber.cam + 10271 03-06-02 15:32 linus.lbr + 848 03-26-02 13:50 README + 570 03-26-02 13:18 RS232 Converter.bom + 13443 03-26-02 10:57 RS232 Converter.brd + 187210 03-06-02 16:18 RS232 Converter.sch + -------- ------- + 234105 7 files ++ +#include "foot.t" diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.pdf b/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..566dd8bb5c Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.pdf differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.png b/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6623f8e0a1 Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_bottom.png differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_place.pdf b/www/mods/rs232_board_place.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..75c4bdc04d Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_place.pdf differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_place.png b/www/mods/rs232_board_place.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..69c1139802 Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_place.png differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_top.pdf b/www/mods/rs232_board_top.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..507f381c96 Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_top.pdf differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_board_top.png b/www/mods/rs232_board_top.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e6eb6feadd Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_board_top.png differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_eagle.zip b/www/mods/rs232_eagle.zip new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f319a73b9a Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_eagle.zip differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_schematic.pdf b/www/mods/rs232_schematic.pdf new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d7f539657a Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_schematic.pdf differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_schematic.png b/www/mods/rs232_schematic.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b65d20137d Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_schematic.png differ diff --git a/www/mods/rs232_schematic_big.png b/www/mods/rs232_schematic_big.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d32daf69ed Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/rs232_schematic_big.png differ diff --git a/www/mods/serialport.t b/www/mods/serialport.t new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ce52ea67ec --- /dev/null +++ b/www/mods/serialport.t @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +#define _PAGE_ Making LINE IN a serial port +#include "head.t" + +
Here's how you connect the LINE IN jack to the 7034 serial port, in order +to use it for remote debugging: + +
First, disassemble the Archos and +take apart the electronics. + +
+
+Here's the first serial line put in place. It's a little difficult to see, but it goes from the pad on the right to the rightmost connector of the LINE IN jack on the left. Click the image for a 1244x764 version.
+
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+
+And here's how the second line should be connected. Click for bigger image.
+
+
Björn + +#include "foot.t" diff --git a/www/mods/toast.jpg b/www/mods/toast.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bd3aae8437 Binary files /dev/null and b/www/mods/toast.jpg differ