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Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement

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  1. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using your thumb, slide down and remove the battery cover.

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  2. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using your index finger, remove the old AA battery.

    • Install the new AA battery.

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  3. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Smart Media Card: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide down the eject button.

    • Pull out the old SmartMedia Card.

    • Insert the new SmartMedia Card.

    • The notched corner of the SmartMedia card should go in the top left corner.

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  4. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Back Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 7.5mm screws from the sides of the back cover.

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  6. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the back cover off of the NOMAD II.

    • Remove the rubber USB port cover, the connected buttons along the left edge, and the plastic lock/unlock button on the upper right edge of the device.

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  7. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Battery Compartment: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 5.5mm screws from the sides of the battery compartment.

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  8. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the battery compartment.

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  9. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Circuit Boards: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, remove the two 5.5mm screws on the left and right edges of the circuit board.

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  10. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using a pair of tweezers, carefully pry the metal loop on the left side of the battery compartment away from the case.

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  11. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the circuit boards out of the back cover.

    • During reinstallation, firmly press the top of the circuit boards into the cover until you hear a click.

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  12. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry the circuit boards apart.

    • This must be done with the USB port facing up, as shown.

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  13. Creative Nomad II Lock/Unlock Switch Replacement, Lock/Unlock Switch: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the seven solder joints which hold the lock switch in place.

    • Install the new lock/unlock switch.

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Conclusion

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

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