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Pokewalker Button Replacement

Introduction

How to Replace a Cracked or Broken Button on a Pokewalker

What you need

  1. Pokewalker Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the Screw on the Back of the Pokewalker.

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  2. Pokewalker Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Screw with a Phillips #0 Screwdriver

    • The screw is attached to the rear case with washers. don't worry about losing it.

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  3. Pokewalker Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the Rear Cover from the Device

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  4. Pokewalker Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat end of a Spudger to Remove the Battery

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    • Locate the 4 Screws Around the Device

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    • Remove all 4 screws with a Y0 Triwing Screwdriver

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    • Separate the 2 halves of the Device

    • Do not Separate Completely as the Display is Still Connected by a Ribbon Cable

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  9. Tool used on this step:
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    • Use a Spudger to Flip the Latch holding the ribbon cable in place and use Tweezers to Pull it out

    • Do not use Excessive force when reinserting the cable, because ribbon cables are fragile

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    • Remove the Rubber-button thingy from the upper case

    • I have no idea what that thing is, edit this guide if you do.

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    • Remove the 3 Plastic Buttons from the Case

    • It helps that the buttons only go in one way, makes it easier to reassemble

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Conclusion

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

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Winni Stuart

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