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This is a step by step disassembly of the MODRETRO Chromatic. Use this guide when modifying or replacing components on Chromatic.
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To remove the battery cover, push upward on the battery cover lock. The battery cover will pop open.
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Lift the battery cover off and set aside.
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Remove the batteries.
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Remove the back shell screws (x4) using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Remove the back shell by lifting away from the device.
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Remove the menu button by lifting it off the post. It will remove with little resistance.
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Remove the battery tray screws (x3) using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Remove the battery tray connector.
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Remove the PCB screw (x1) using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Carefully lift the LCD screen ribbon cable from the PCB.
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Carefully remove the PCB from the front shell.
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Remove the speaker module screw (x1) using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Carefully remove the speaker module from the front shell.
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Remove the rubber button membranes (x3) from their pockets.
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Remove the buttons and the D-pad from the shell with tweezers or by hand. If you flip the shell over, they will fall out freely.
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When re-attaching the rubber button membranes, be sure the positive features on the membranes seat securely into the pockets on the shell.
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Carefully separate the IR window by gently wedging a plastic spudger between the IR window and the front shell.
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Note the side with the lip is inserted towards the front shell first.
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Press in firmly until fully seated against the shell.
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Remove the power switch by lifting away from the front shell. It will remove with little resistance.
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Remove the cartridge backer screws (x3) using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Remove the screws (x2) securing the latch cover using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver.
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Remove the door plate spring by fully depressing the battery cover lock. The spring should pop out.
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Once the spring is removed, the battery cover lock can be removed without resistance through the underside of the battery cover.
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