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Disassembling General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Handset

Introduction

This is a streamlined guide on how to disassemble General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Handset. The tools needed are the Fixit Opening Tool and a Phillips #1 Screwdriver. There are many parts at risk of being damaged, ensure that you follow the procedure with care. The time needed to complete this procedure is approximately fifteen to thirty minutes.

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    • 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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    • 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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    • Remove the plastic cover with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath the plastic and pry the cover off.

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    • Remove the paper with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath and prying the paper away from the phone.

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    • Remove the rubber stopper with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath and pry away from the phone.

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    • Remove the two 2.1 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Pull apart the handset by pulling the top shell away from the other half of the phone.

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    • Remove 3 screws attaching the motherboard to shell.

    • Remove the 13 mm screw with a Philips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 13 mm screws with washers with a Philips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Slide the phone jack out from the shell by gently lifting up the female phone jack connector.

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    • Without removing the motherboard completely, pull up slightly and pivot the motherboard out of the shell.

    • Be careful not to pull the connectors out.

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Conclusion

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

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