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+#define _PAGE_ Taking the electronics apart
+#include "head.t"
+
+<p>First, <a href="disassemble.html">disassemble the Archos</a>.
+
+<p><img src="a2.jpg">
+<br>
+Locate the three solder points where the top board is soldered to the frame.
+<hr>
+
+<p><img src="a3.jpg">
+<br>
+Remove the solder from these points.
+<hr>
+
+<p><img src="a4.jpg">
+<br>
+Now carefully lift the top board...
+<hr>
+
+<p><img src="a5.jpg">
+<br>
+...while pushing down on the CPU board below it.
+<p>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!
+<hr>
+
+<p><img src="a6.jpg">
+<br>
+Ah, there. The top board is separated from the bottom (CPU) board and folded out to the side.
+
+<p>The CPU board can now be removed by carefully pulling it off its' connector to the MP3REAR board.
+
+<p>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&trade;, made back in the 20th century (week 44, 2000) :-)
+<hr>
+
+<p><i>Björn</i>
+
+#include "foot.t"