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Munchkinz Volume Button assembly

Introduction

If your volume buttons are not working properly follow this guide to replace them.

What you need

  1. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Opening Device: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert spudger into the USB Micro slot and pry the case apart.

    • Be careful not to go too deep and bend the prong inside the Micro USB port.

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  2. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Pry Device Apart: step 2, image 1 of 2 Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Pry Device Apart: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the wide plastic opening tool across the seem, separating it if you can't pry the device open using just the spudger.

    • Gently separate the case so none of the cords inside are disconnected

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  3. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Separated Device: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • After prying the device apart, it should look like this.

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  5. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Pry Camera: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the slim plastic opening tool to pry the camera from its initial position.

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  6. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Disconnect Ribbon: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Use the precision tweezers to gently disconnect the camera ribbon that is connected to the motherboard.

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  7. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Volume Button: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the plastic volume button.

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  8. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Unscrew Module: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two screws that hold the volume button assembly in place.

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  9. Munchkinz Volume Button assembly, Solder Module Wires: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Un-solder the yellow, red, and black wires that connect the volume module to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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UW Tacoma, Team 3-6, Rose Winter 2015 Member of UW Tacoma, Team 3-6, Rose Winter 2015

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