SD Connect C4 unlock by PCB Modification


“If your - Star diagnosis SD Connect c4 is locked, do not need to buy a new set and just change this chip is ok.” said a owner with SD C4 diagnostic tool.

 

Here is the customer solution to unlock sdconnect c4 mux.

NOTE: AT RISK TO TRY!

 

PCB modification procedure:

1- Carefully open the sd connect multiplexer

2- Check whether some part is easy broken

SD Connect C4 printed circuit board in a good condition should be:

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3- Possible occasion:

Maybe batteries leaked and damaged the PCB.
4- Blow the chip marked with a red circle by a electric hair drier

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5- Disassele the chip

6- Write the program to a new chip

7- Install the new chip to the PCB, then assele PCBs into SD connect c4 mux

8- Start SD c4 mux

9- Connect  SD C4 multiplexer to the laptop

10- SOLVED! And work like a charm, as a good SD Connect C4 at startshop.

 

If method above cannot help you out please contact MBStarTool customer service.

 

Hope this helps!