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Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Volume and Power Buttons Replacement

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In this guide, you will pry off the control panel to unscrew and desolder the circuit boards. If you are not comfortable with soldering, you can use this guide.

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    • Gently push down on the two tabs at the top of the battery door.

    • While holding them down, slowly pull the door towards you.

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    • Once the door is open, use your hand to pull out the four batteries.

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    • Pry off the control panel on top of the speaker using the metal spudger. You may need to use a lot of force.

    • Start in the middle and work your way around the perimeter.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 7mm screws that hold the volume button circuit board to the control panel.

    • Also remove the single 7mm screw from the power button circuit board on the opposite side.

    • There will be a little plastic piece under the eject button that you can just remove and set aside.

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    • Desolder the three solders joints connecting the wires to the volume button circuit board.

    • Do the same to the power button circuit board on the other side (the board with only one screw).

    • Pull out the wires using a lot of force.

    • If you are not familiar or comfortable with soldering, use this guide

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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