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APEX AP-GS918 Power/Volume Button Replacement

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn the placement of the screws holding the lid together along with a description of how to properly open up the device and remove the power/volume buttons.

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    • To begin, locate the two 4.9mm Phillips #00 screws at the top corners of the case and remove them.

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    • Squeeze the plastic opening tool in between the seam where the screen joins the plastic case.

    • Begin separating the bottom of the case from the screen by carefully going around the whole edge of the case and slowly prying it apart.

    • Be careful when separating the lids because the wires holding the speaker to the motherboard are very short.

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    • Carefully place the bottom lid next to the screen case. The power/speaker buttons should be visible at the corner of the lid. Remove the buttons with the tweezers.

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Conclusion

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

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