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Timex T132 "iMac" Alarm Clock Disassembly

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  1. Timex T132 "iMac" Alarm Clock Disassembly, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • To prevent any injury, unplug the power cord from the outlet so the device is powered off.

    • Hold the clock so it is upside down. You should be able to view its caution labels.

    • Wedge the small tip plastic opening tool between the battery cover and the edge of its slot.

    • Firmly push against the battery cover (away from its outer edge) until it slides off of the base clock.

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    • Rotate the device so the clock's display is facing away from you.

    • Use the flat end of the spudger to pry out the battery.

    • Once fully lifted, grab the end of the battery and pull out the rest of the battery.

    • Do not remove the battery all the way because it is still connected. Doing so may result in damaging the power wires.

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    • Place the clock upside down on a flat surface.

    • Because the device is irregularly shaped, you may have to manually or externally balance it.

    • Grab the blue connector covering tab near the power wires and peel the snap connector off the battery terminals to disconnect it.

    • Do not pull out the snap connector and its wires because it is still connected to the device. Doing so may result in damaging the power wires.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Remove the three, 11mm Phillips #1 screws that secure the housing onto the base of the clock.

    • The housing may begin to separate once the screws are removed.

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    • Support the base and top cover of the clock.

    • Turn over the clock and place it base-down on a flat surface.

    • Support the back of the base with one hand and grasp the housing with the other.

    • Lift and separate the housing from the base of the clock.

    • You may have to wiggle the housing prior to lifting it.

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    • Rotate the clock so you are viewing the LCD display.

    • Use your fingers or the tweezers to secure the lip of the ALARM RESET button located at the middle of the base and remove the button from its compartment.

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

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