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Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove control buttons for cleaning or replacement.

What you need

  1. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Panel Dial: step 1, image 1 of 2 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Panel Dial: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Grip the dial tightly and pull straight off the device.

    • Repeat for the second dial

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  2. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Using tweezers, remove the spacer nuts and washers from each dial post.

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  3. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Outer Casing: step 3, image 1 of 2 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Outer Casing: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Before opening your device, ensure the device is not on or connected to the charging cable.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam between the rubber foot and plastic casing.

    • Pull the rubber foot free of the plastic casing.

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  5. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the rear casing.

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  6. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the rear casing from the device.

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  7. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four screws that hold the motherboard in place.

    • Only touch the edges of the motherboard. Touching the surface can damage the motherboard.

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  8. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the motherboard from the front cover.

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  9. Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Control Button: step 8, image 1 of 2 Astro Mixamp Control Button Replacement, Control Button: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Gently insert a metal spudger under a control button housing.

    • Do not pry the button housing from the front panel, this can cause damage to the button.

    • Rotate the control button around the marked pin.

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Conclusion

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

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