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Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial

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  1. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Phone Cord: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Phone Cord: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the device before proceeding.

    • Using a plastic opening tool, remove the phone cord from the phone jack at the base of the headset.

    • To release the cable, gently press down on the top plastic tab of the connector.

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  2. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the 7.5 mm screw.

    • Remove the screw cap.

    • Pull up the phone cord to remove it from the base.

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  3. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, 9V Base Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, 9V Base Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Start by flipping over the device and locating the battery compartment door.

    • Remove the battery compartment door by applying thumb pressure to the area indicated on the battery door.

    • Remove the battery from the phone.

    • Start by inserting your new 9-volt battery in the correct orientation.

    • Once you have inserted your new 9-volt battery, turn over your device and start dialing in phone numbers or playing the radio to make sure everything works.

    • If your device does not turn on, it is likely that the battery isn't seated in the proper way.

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  4. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Remove Volume Dial: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Remove Volume Dial: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Ensure the phone is unplugged from the phone jack and the electrical source.

    • Locate the volume dial on the right side of the telephone.

    • Remove the volume dial by gently grasping it and pulling it away from the base.

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  5. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Remove Screws on the Back: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the three 12 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the three 18 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  6. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Pry the Back Off: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Pry the Back Off: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Pry off the base shell using a plastic opener tool.

    • Set the shell aside.

    • You now have access to the internal components of the General Electric Telephone 2-9710A.

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  7. Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial, Lubricate General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Power Dial: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Inside the base shell on the circuit board, lubricate the power switch.

    • Make sure the lubricant does not get on the circuit board. This can damage the circuit board.

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Conclusion

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

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