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Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to take apart the back panel to replace the keypad contacts.

What you need

  1. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 2 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Push on the side of the cover, and remove it.

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  2. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the batteries.

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  3. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Back Plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Back Plate: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the two 9 mm Phillips #1 screws from the top and bottom.

    • Total: 2 x Screws

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  4. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • First: To separate the top cover from the body, insert a spudger between the two halves.

    • Gently twist the spudger until the two halves separate. Do this in multiple spots around the perimeter of the cover to distribute the pressure.

    • DO NOT PULL HALVES APART. There are wired connections inside that must be disconnected before halves can be fully separated.

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  6. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Gently separate the two covers, ensuring wires are not taut.

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  7. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Gently grasp the ribbon wire and top cover, then gently pull the ribbon wire out of its connection.

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  8. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully pinch the top of the connector.

    • Pull perpendicular to the device until the wire is disconnected.

    • It may require more force than expected to disconnect the wires.

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  9. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the three 9 mm Phillips #1 screws shown.

    • Total: 3 x Screws

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  10. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Keypad Contacts: step 9, image 1 of 2 Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement, Keypad Contacts: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew both 6 mm Phillips #1 screws from the circuit board.

    • Total screws: 2

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  11. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the circuit board out.

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  12. Brother PT-110 Keypad Contacts Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the keypad contacts up from the plastic casing.

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Conclusion

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

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