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Sonos Playbase IR Reciver Replacement

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This guide shows how to replace the IR receiver of a Sonos Playbase, which receives signals from the television or other IR remote.

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    • Turn the Playbase upside down so that the "Sonos Playbase" imprint is face up.

    • Remove the bottom panel with an Opening Tool by inserting underneath and prying upwards.

    • Melt the adhesive with an iOpener for ease of opening

    • Use a Metal Spudger if the plastic spudgers do not work.

    • Take care to avoid damaging the plastic or the device if using a metal spudger.

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    • Remove the fourteen 11mm T-10 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

    • Remove the seven 44mm T-20 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

    • Remove the twenty-two 34mm T-20 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

    • Record where each screw belongs for easier reassembly.

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    • Remove the metal plate with a Opening Tool by inserting underneath and prying upwards.

    • Use a metal spudger if plastic openers do not work.

    • Take care to avoid damaging the plastic or the device if using a metal spudger.

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    • Remove the side speakers from the green printed circuit board (PCB) running along the top of the main speaker array by pinching and pulling out the connector.

    • See Recognizing & Disconnecting Cable Connectors for more information.

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    • Remove the two 16mm T-20 screws located on both sides of the main speaker array by turning counter-clockwise.

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    • Remove the main speaker array by gripping it on both sides and pulling it out.

    • The array may require a significant amount of force to remove.

    • Use prying tools as necessary to remove the main speaker array if you are unsuccessful using your hands.

    • Do not to yank the array out too suddenly or too far as this may damage the device.

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    • Prop the removed main speaker array up on top of the main circuit board.

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    • Lift the main speaker array to reveal the IR receiver underneath.

    • Remove the three 11 mm T-5 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

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    • Remove the IR receiver by grasping it with two fingers and pulling up.

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

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