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SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement

What you need

  1. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the back cover forward toward the top of the device with your thumb.

  2. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • The back cover is now separated from the device.

  3. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Apply a fingernail or a plastic opening tool to the base of the battery.

  4. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Lift up gently. The battery should come up and out.

  5. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • The battery is now removed from the device.

  6. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Rear Case Cover: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two black .265" screws at the base of the device.

  7. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry up the two arms of the case cover near the middle of the device to free them from the sides.

  8. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Slide the rear case cover toward the top of the device with your thumb to release it.

  9. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • The rear case cover can now be separated from the device.

  10. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Front Case Cover: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 0.327" silver screw on the back of the device that was exposed when you removed the rear case cover.

  11. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the device over and work a plastic opening tool around the base of the front case cover until it loosens.

    • CAUTION: Do not fully remove the case cover until the next step has been completed or you may damage the ribbon cable. To be safe, only lift the cover high enough to fit a spudger in the gap.

  12. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Open the case cover starting on the side most distance from the buttons.

  13. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry up on the top of where the ribbon cable attaches to the motherboard to release the cable.

  14. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • You can now safely remove the front case cover from the device.

Conclusion

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

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