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This guide involves further disassembly of the clock radio and will require using several different tools and techniques, including using a soldering iron. If you need help on how to use a soldering iron, consult this iFixit guide: How To Solder and Desolder Connections
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Find the battery compartment on the bottom of the clock radio.
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Using your thumb, push the compartment cover latch toward the battery.
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With the latch pushed in, pull the compartment cover upward to remove it..
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Lift the battery from the compartment.
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Pull the battery up and gently disconnect it from the battery connector.
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Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the six 12mm screws from around the bottom of the clock radio.
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Gently pull the liquid crystal display (LCD) cover off.
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Lift the top off. Two gray, plastic internal pieces will fall out when you do this; set them aside.
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Using the wire cutters, carefully cut the plastic wire tie.
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Grip the speaker.
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Lift the speaker from the holder.
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Locate the two 6mm screws on the PCB.
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Using a Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the two 6 mm screws from the PCB.
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Raise the PCB to expose the AM-FM switch dial screw.
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Using a Phillip's #01 Screwdriver, unscrew the one 3mm screw from the middle of the AM-FM switch dial.
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Locate the AM-FM pins on the PCB.
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Carefully apply the hot soldering iron to the solder on top of the AM-FM pins.
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Gently and firmly push on the pins with the Spudger to remove the switch from the underside of the PCB.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
