Apple iPod Hi-Fi Power Supply Replacement
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Last updated on Apr 17, 2023
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide details how to replace the power supply of the Apple iPod Hi-Fi speaker system.
What you need
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Warm up the glue by using the hair dryer on the grille for 5-10 minutes.
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Take one spudger and fit it under the grille.
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Use your first spudger to pry up and make room to insert a second one.
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Sever the glue connections between the grille and the device by moving one spudger around, cutting through the glue.
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Use the other spudger to raise the grille, allowing you to see where you're working.
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Remove all eight 3.3mm JIS #1 screws holding the front panel in place by placing the screwdriver in the head of the screw and rotating counterclockwise.
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Remove the four 3.3mm JIS #1 screws holding the large speaker in place by placing the screwdriver in the head of the screw and rotating counterclockwise.
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Pry out the large speaker with a metal spudger around the edge.
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Remove the speaker slowly from its socket with your hands.
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Press down on the tab and pull out with your hands to remove the cable connecting the large speaker from the rest of the unit.
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Pull the large speaker completely out and set aside.
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Pull the entire front assembly off by prying it up with the spudger and lifting the assembly off with your hands towards the top of the Hi-Fi.
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Remove the clips for the remaining two speakers by repeating step 6.
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Remove the last connection that connects the speakers to the power box.
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Remove the front panel completely.
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Place the speaker on its back with the dock facing away from you.
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Remove the cable connected to the dock insert by pulling the cable straight out.
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Remove the gold tape attaching the insert to the unit.
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Remove the three 2mm Phillips #1 screws holding the dock inserts in by placing the screwdriver in the head of the screw and rotating counterclockwise.
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Unplug the 2 cables on the top of the power supply box.
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Unclip the cables clipped together to the left of the power supply box.
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Remove the middle foam panel from the wall of the device closest to you by pulling the foam out with your hand.
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Remove two 2mm Phillips #1 screws from the back power port by placing the screwdriver in the head of the screw and rotating counterclockwise.
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Pull the power port straight out of its socket with your hands. The power port should come right out.
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Remove four 2mm Phillips #1 screws from the base of the power supply box by placing the screwdriver in the head of the screw and rotating counterclockwise.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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6 Guide Comments
It not just the power supply. The amplifier board is attached to the top.
Where can we find a compatible power suply? Thank you.
Bonjour le tutoriel est très bien mais ou peut-on acheter le bloc d’alimentation ?
Merci
where can i find a power supply please .
What is the Part Number of the Apple iPod Hi-Fi internal Power Supply and Amplifier Assembly?
