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Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement

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  1. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement, Back panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure to unplug the device before proceeding.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 21.7mm screws holding the back panel to the frame.

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  2. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Once the screws are out, use a plastic opening tool or spudger to pry the top of the back panel open. There may be some resistance, but it will eventually pry loose.

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  3. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Once the top is separated, use your hand to remove the back panel from the unit.

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  4. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement, Mounting Bracket: step 4, image 1 of 2 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement, Mounting Bracket: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • There will be two black wires connecting the top mounting bracket to the reverb box at the bottom of the unit. Label the wires to prevent crossing upon re-installation, then unplug the wires from the reverb box.

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  6. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Label and unplug the two red wires connecting the mounting bracket to the speaker by pulling them off the nodes.

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  7. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the four 36.4 mm screws holding the mounting bracket to the top of the amp.

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  8. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the mounting bracket free from the frame. It may be wedged in very snug, in which case, use a plastic opening tool/spudger to pry it loose from the front.

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  9. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 8, image 1 of 2 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement, Power Switch: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Mark, make note of, or remember the arrangement of the wires.

    • Remove the four female disconnected terminals from the switch terminals.

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  10. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, push in one of the wedged locking clips.

    • Partially tilt the switch box so that clip is held down.

    • Repeat for the other side of the switch

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  11. Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Fender Frontman 15r Power Switch Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Be sure that both locking clips are pressed through the opening. This may take a few tries.

    • Gently remove the switch.

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Conclusion

Once the old power switch is removed, install the new one by following the guide in reverse.

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Greg Sawers

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Cal Poly, Team 24-30, Regan Fall 2012 Member of Cal Poly, Team 24-30, Regan Fall 2012

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