RedOctane X-Plorer Front Case Replacement
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Last updated on May 30, 2018
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓The front case of the guitar is primarily decorative, but removing it is vital to access the internal components of the guitar. This guide will show you how to replace the front cover of the guitar.
What you need
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Remove the strap by pulling it off of the mounts located on the body and neck.
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Remove the nine 12mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the case with a screwdriver.
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Remove the two 15mm Phillips #1 screws connecting the body panel to the neck panel with a screwdriver.
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Pull off the rear case.
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Remove the five 12mm Phillips #1 screws along the neck with a screwdriver.
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Pull off the top shell of the neck to expose the internal features.
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Remove the two 10mm Phillips #1 screws from the auxiliary port board using a screwdriver.
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Gently lift up on the auxiliary port to remove it from the case.
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Remove the two 10mm Phillips #1 screws from the RJ-14 connector board.
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Lift the RJ-14 connector to remove it from the case.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the 10 mm Phillips #1 screws from the key sensor board.
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Lift up on the key sensor board to remove it from the guitar neck.
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Reach one finger under the guitar to push the key out of the casing.
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Repeat this step for the four remaining keys.
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Use a screwdriver to remove the four 14mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the strum bar sensor board.
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Lift up on the strum bar sensor board to remove it from the case.
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Remove the two 7mm Phillips #0 screws.
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Using your fingers, remove the black wire retainer.
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Using one hand, remove the whammy bar and its attached components from the case.
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Remove the four 10mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the motherboard with a screwdriver.
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Lift the motherboard to remove it from the case.
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Remove the four 12mm Phillips #1 that connect the body to the neck using a screwdriver.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Cal Poly, Team S17-G1, Livingston Spring 2018 Member of Cal Poly, Team S17-G1, Livingston Spring 2018
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