Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

Introduction

This is a guide for how to replace the eyepiece knob. Follow this guide for instructions on how to remove the eyepiece knob, repeating the steps for each side and then adding the new eyepiece knob.

What you need

Step 1 Skin Cover

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement, Skin Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement, Skin Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

Using a plastic opening tool, nylon spudger or metal spudger, pry into seam of the skin cover at the center of the device. Lightly lift the tool which should cause the skin cover to rise.

Step 2

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

Start peeling the skin away from the center. Apply force as there is an adhesive substance that is binding the skin to the device. Continue peeling until skin cover slides off completely.

Step 3

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side.

Step 4 Eyepiece Knob

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Twist the eyepiece knob counter-clockwise until it starts coming off.

Step 5

Celestron 71328 Nature DX 8x25 Eyepiece Knob Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

Repeat Step 1 for the other side if necessary.

Conclusion

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

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