Follow the wires to find where they connect to the printed circuit board (PCB). At the area of connect, two spots will be marked "DC+ and "DC-."

Apply the rubbing alcohol to the cotton swab end. Rub the end on the hot melt glue and wait for 30 seconds, then apply the alcohol to the hot melt glue again.

Use the tweezers to grab the softened hot melt glue. Pull the hot melt glue off of the clock radio.