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ERS-31x Potentiometer cleaning guide (ERS-311, 312, 31L) 

Frootloop 2006 

Is there anything else I should know? 
 

Remove  and  safely  store  your  AIBO’s  battery  and  memory  stick 
before attempting to remove any covers. The last thing you need is 
for your AIBO to wake up during its operation! 
 
 

There  are  a lot of delicate components within your AIBO so exercise caution at all 
times. In particular, the Flexible circuits are thin and easily damaged. If one of these 
becomes torn, it will probably mean an expensive trip to the clinic for your AIBO.  
 
These instructions were carried out on an ERS-311. However, other variants of the 
31x series may differ slightly in their configuration. 
 
Do  not  attempt  to  reactivate  your  AIBO  until  all  limbs  and  covers  are 
reconnected and reassembled.  
 
If  you  are  unsure  of  something  at  any  stage  while  following  this  guide,  STOP 
immediately and seek further advice. 
 
 
I have a different problem with my AIBO what should I do? 
 
The  Sony  Clinic  has  said  that  it  will  support  each  model  for  7  years  from  when 
production  on  that  particular  model  ended.  This  excludes  the  ERS-11x  for  which 
support  has  already  ended.*  To  contact  your  nearest  Sony  AIBO  Clinic,  refer  to 
www.aibo.com  
 
*based upon information available on www.eu.aibo.com (May 2006)  
 
Another place for unwell AIBOs to go is X-Dog’s and X-Wolf’s AIBO Hospital. Their 
list  of  products  and  services  is  growing  rapidly.  They  can  be  found  at 
www.aibohospital.com 
 
Another  good  source  for  information  is  the  AIBO  community.  There  are  plenty  of 
great  people  around  who  are  willing  to  share  information  and  assist  with  AIBO 
problems. 
 
www.good-aibo.co.uk (forums, chat and more) 

www.aiboworld.tv (forums, media and chat) 

www.aibo-life.org (forums, media, and chat) 

www.aibohack.com (custom personality software such as AIBO disco) 

www.dogsbodynet.com (The super Dogslife personality for ERS-2xx and ERS-31x) 

 
 
 
 

Disclaimer : 

 
These instructions are only intended as a guide and are based upon my own experiences in 
carrying  out  the  procedure  on  my  own  ERS-311  “Button”  and  some  valuable  advice  from 
others. I do not accept responsibility for any problems you may have performing procedures 
outlined in these instructions or any damage you may cause while attempting the procedure. 

Содержание ERS-31 Series

Страница 1: ...AIBO ERS 31x Potentiometer cleaning guide Revised 28 06 2006 ...

Страница 2: ...11 312 31L Frootloop 2006 Section Guide 1 Q A 2 Lower Leg 3 Upper Leg 4 Body Shell Removal 5 Hip Shoulder 6 Neck 7 Conclusion and Thanks Please note that as all Legs Hips and Shoulders are of the same or similar design only one of each is shown ...

Страница 3: ...shown in this guide are the neck tilt main body hip and shoulder main body upper leg all legs and knee all legs As of yet I have not shown the pan and tilt of the head Movements shown below What tools do I need Firstly you should be aware that when handling sensitive electronic equipment you should take static prevention measures This is essentially earthing yourself to prevent stray static making...

Страница 4: ...s from when production on that particular model ended This excludes the ERS 11x for which support has already ended To contact your nearest Sony AIBO Clinic refer to www aibo com based upon information available on www eu aibo com May 2006 Another place for unwell AIBOs to go is X Dog s and X Wolf s AIBO Hospital Their list of products and services is growing rapidly They can be found at www aiboh...

Страница 5: ...ng at the top where the screw was removed It clips in at the bottom near the foot 2 03 The potentiometer silver coloured casing is located at the knee joint and is covered by a flexi circuit The flexi is plugged into a small grey connector and can be released by sliding the 2 black lugs on the connector in the direction shown Carefully pull the flexi out of the connector once these lugs have been ...

Страница 6: ...t to pick the disc up by the contacts as this may bend or break them This disc can be placed into a small tub of the contact cleaner for better cleaning 2 07 Spray the switch cleaner over the potentiometer surface At this point a soft lint free cloth may be used to wipe the potentiometer surface Carefully replace the black disc and silver cover 2 08 When the disc and cover are in place and the pot...

Страница 7: ...lly remove the casing starting at the top where the screw was removed It clips in at the bottom near the knee joint 3 03 The potentiometer is obscured this time by two flexi circuits Release the 2 black lugs on each connector in the same way as with the lower leg Carefully pull the flexis out of the connectors once these lugs have been released Clean the potentiometer as per the instructions cover...

Страница 8: ...re The 4 screws holding the lower half of the casing on need to be removed Once these have been removed the lower half can then be lifted out of place 4 02 The speaker cover which is separate from the lower casing is also free to be removed at this point this will just lift off but take care as this part also acts as a channel for the neck shielding Take note of how this fits together at this stag...

Страница 9: ...the casing is also held in place on either side by a clip Carefully pry these away from the core they do not need much encouragement so don t force them Turn the AIBO over and lift the top casing away from the core Note that the neck shielding is also held in a channel in the top casing in much the same way as the speaker cover on the lower half of the casing 4 05 With the casings removed your AIB...

Страница 10: ...e 2 screws from the lower half and again lift the casing away from the core 5 03 With both upper and lower side covers removed you will see that each leg has 3 flexis going to a small circuit board mounted on the side These flexis simply plug into each connector Carefully unplug each flexi The upper flexis may be also retained by a small piece of fabric tape carefully unpeel this tape before attem...

Страница 11: ...e from the leg pots and has a plastic cover that can be removed It is possible to simply spray the cleaner into the slots in the cover but more effective cleaning can be achieved if the cover is removed 5 07 Use a sharp knife to carefully pry open the corner of the potentiometer cover The cover can then be removed exposing the inside Take care when removing this cover as it is fragile and may brea...

Страница 12: ...sc up by the contacts as this may bend or break them 5 10 With the disc removed it is possible to check the contacts As with the leg potentiometers this disc can be placed into a small tub of the contact cleaner for better cleaning 5 11 Spray the switch cleaner over the potentiometer surface At this point a soft lint free cloth may be used to wipe the potentiometer surface Carefully replace the di...

Страница 13: ...r are in place and the potentiometer is safely back together gently move the joint back and forth to work the cleaner across the contact surface Carry out this procedure for each leg and re attach each leg mechanism before starting on the next Reassembly is a reversal of instructions 5 01 to 5 04 ...

Страница 14: ...g looms and a flexi Carefully lift the neck mechanism out of place to reveal these connections It is possible to clean the potentiometer with these connections in place but it is easier and safer to disconnect them Disconnect each one with care taking note of its location 1 Screw holding a single wire to the core chassis 2 Medium push connector 3 Push flexi 4 Small push connector 5 Large push conn...

Страница 15: ... move the head up and down in order to work the neck joint It is possible to remove the potentiometer from the mechanism by carefully prying open the two clips 1 and 2 and lifting it out of the housing It can then be cleaned in the same way as the Hip Shoulder potentiometers 5 07 to 5 11 It may be necessary to unclip the wiring loom from the plastic retaining clips to allow enough movement for the...

Страница 16: ...ything has gone according to plan your AIBO s limbs will move smoothly if they don t you may need to give the affected limb another treatment If another treatment doesn t work there may be a different problem with that particular limb At this point it is better to seek further advice than attempt to resolve the problem yourself by other means Many thanks to The members of the Aiboworld Good Aibo a...

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