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Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the rotation button that controls the oscillation of your fan. Replacing the rotation button requires soldering, so it may be a little tricky for those of you who are inexperienced with soldering.

What you need

  1. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Before you begin, be sure to unplug the fan.

    • Remove the four 14 mm screws from the back of the device using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  2. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the front and back parts of the case away from each other until the back is free from the front. This may require a large amount of force.

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  3. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Control Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Control Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 3mm screws found just below the top of the device using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  5. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pry off the control panel by forcefully lifting the tab located inside the front of the fan with the plastic opening tool.

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  6. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Rotation Button: step 5, image 1 of 2 Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement, Rotation Button: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 10mm Phillips #0 screws that are located next to the rotation button.

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  7. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the heat shrink tubing on both wires connecting to the button.

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  8. Honeywell HY-204 Rotation Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Caution The soldering iron is very hot, be careful to avoid burns.

    • Desolder the two wires connected to the button and remove the button.

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Conclusion

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

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