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iHome iPL8 Lightning Connector Replacement

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This guide instructs you to replace the lightning connector in an iHome iPL8. The process includes using two sizes of screwdrivers.

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    • Turn the device over to access the bottom panel.

    • Locate the 6mm Phillips #2 screw under the label "unscrew to open door."

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    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, unscrew the captive screw.

    • Keep turning until the screw and the door are loose.

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    • Lift and remove the battery access panel.

    • The captive screw will remain attached to the panel.

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    • Gently press on the rim of the 3V battery.

    • Remove the 3V battery.

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    • Keeping your device upside-down, locate the four 6mm Phillips #2 screws near each corner.

    • Remove the four 6mm Phillips #2 screws.

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    • Remove the four round pads from the bottom of the device.

    • There are two additional 6mm Phillips #2 screws under the pads.

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two remaining screws.

    • Put your hand on the silver bottom case and gently pull it outward.

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    • Locate the green circuit board. This panel is clipped onto two black, circular-shaped columns at two corners.

    • Pull out the green circuit board on the two corners.

    • The green circuit board is attached to a black box at the bottom. Flip the panel and the black box together to open the device.

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    • Remove the two 2.5 mm Phillips #1 screws securing the lightning dock assembly to the device.

    • Remove the two screws and the black cover.

    • Gently remove the lightning dock assembly.

    • The lightning dock assembly is connected to wires.

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    • Remove the two 2.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the back cover.

    • Use your fingers to reposition the lightning connector.

    • Make sure ALL of the lightning connector is exposed.

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

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