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Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement

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  1. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using your thumb, slide down and remove the battery cover.

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    • Using your index finger, remove the old AA battery.

    • Install the new AA battery.

  3. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Smart Media Card: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide down the eject button.

    • Pull out the old SmartMedia Card.

    • Insert the new SmartMedia Card.

    • The notched corner of the SmartMedia card should go in the top left corner.

  4. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 7.5mm screws from the sides of the back cover.

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    • Lift the back cover off of the NOMAD II.

    • Remove the rubber USB port cover, the connected buttons along the left edge, and the plastic lock/unlock button on the upper right edge of the device.

  6. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Battery Compartment: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 5.5mm screws from the sides of the battery compartment.

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    • Carefully remove the battery compartment.

  8. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Circuit Boards: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 5.5mm screws on the left and right edges of the circuit board.

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    • Using a pair of tweezers, carefully pry the metal loop on the left side of the battery compartment away from the case.

  10. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull the circuit boards out of the back cover.

    • During reinstallation, firmly press the top of the circuit boards into the cover until you hear a click.

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    • Gently pry the circuit boards apart.

    • This must be done with the USB port facing up, as shown.

  12. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Lock/Unlock Switch: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Desolder the seven solder joints which hold the lock switch in place.

    • Install the new lock/unlock switch.

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

Craig Fischer

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