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Relocate the power port assembly
Heads up — this part takes real force. The original power-supply socket (the DC-in port) is glued firmly into the enclosure, and it has to come out so the new driver board's port can sit in its place. After removing any securing screw, rest the tip of a flat-head screwdriver against the socket's glued attachment point and tap the end of the screwdriver with a hammer to break the adhesive and knock the socket loose. Keep the taps firm but controlled, working around the socket until the bond gives way and it comes free.
TipThis is one of the trickier steps, and it's much easier with two people — one holding the enclosure steady while the other taps the socket out. It's also not the only way to do it: some customers come up with their own creative methods, and others simply cut a small, clean hole in the enclosure to bring the new board's port through instead of removing the original socket.