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| [title] Connecting the new potentiometer | |
| [* red] Use a pair of pliers or strong tweezers to bend the leads on the new potentiometer straight. | |
| [* black] Place the new potentiometer onto the board, making sure to pass the locking tabs through the board. | |
| [* black] Solder the 5 leads while applying pressure to the top of the potentiometer so that it moves flush with the board while the solder is still liquid. | |
| + | [* icon_note] Since the locking tabs extend through the PCB, it's helpful to place the PCB on the edge of something like a cardboard box while soldering so that the locking tabs are free to extend below the PCB, allowing the potentiometer to be completely flush with the PCB. |
| [* orange] Bend the 2 retaining tabs on the other side of the board flush using a spudger tool. | |
| [* icon_note] Now is a good time to test that the volume knob and microphone still work before reassembling the case. | |
| [* icon_note] If flux was used during the soldering process, it's a good idea to clean it off using isopropyl alcohol or a circuit-friendly cleaning solution before reassembly. |