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Sony Walkman NWZ-E353 Navigation Key Replacement

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  1. Sony Walkman NWZ-E353 Navigation Key Replacement, 5-way navigation key: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Before you start, turn off your player.

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    • Unscrew the two Phillips screws on the back of the drive.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry on the edges of the drive.

    • Once the cover is detached from the front panel of the player, be careful not to lose the volume key.

    • Also be careful not to lose the small room below the Hold switch (see image 2)

  4. Sony Walkman NWZ-E353 Navigation Key Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single Phillips screw that holds the front panel and the interior components of the drive.

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    • The interior components of the reader are held by 4 plastic clips.

    • Be careful not to break them by removing the display assembly, battery and the motherboard.

  6. Sony Walkman NWZ-E353 Navigation Key Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 5-way navigation key.

Conclusion

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

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