Detach the 30-pin connector from the dock housing by pushing it through the slot which it sticks out of.

Sometimes the 30-pin connector can get stuck in the dock housing, making it difficult to push through. To prevent this, push each side of the 30-pin connector evenly. This step can be accomplished without the use of any additional tools.

The command buttons have been shown as removed to show how to detach the 30-pin connector. However, it is not necessary to remove the command buttons in order to remove the 30-pin connector.