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Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement

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What you need

  1. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Gently push down on the two tabs at the top of the battery door.

    • While holding them down, slowly pull the door towards you.

  2. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Once the door is open, use your hand to pull out the four batteries.

  3. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement, Case Opening: step 3, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement, Case Opening: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pry open the silver plastic lining of the iPod dock using the plastic spudger.

    • It is best to start from the top or bottom, then work your way around if it has not popped out yet.

    • Remove the silver lining.

  4. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Pry open the metal mesh by working the plastic spudger around the inside of the mesh.

    • Once loose, lift up the metal mesh.

  5. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the fourteen 30mm screws with Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

    • Remove the 7mm screw with the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

  6. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully separate the front and back case plates at a corner of the speaker.

    • Lots of cables are still connected, so be very gentle when separating case plates.

  7. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Guide the white button cables through the hole on the top of speaker case.

  8. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers to peel the glue off of the red and black cables.

  9. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Careful not to touch the green capacitors or you might shock yourself.

Conclusion

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

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