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Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement

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  1. Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove battery cover and batteries: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove battery cover and batteries: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Press down on the textured area and push towards the bottom of the device.

    • Gently remove the battery cover.

    • Remove the three AA batteries.

  2. Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the five 5x11mm screws surrounding the battery compartment.

    • Remove screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  3. Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove back casing: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Remove back casing: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp the entire back half of the Watchman's casing.

    • Snap off the casing from the bottom of the device.

    • Gently pull off entire back casing.

    • Buttons may fall out upon opening casing. See the button replacement guide to fix buttons.

  4. Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Reattach antenna: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Reattach antenna: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony FDL-220R Watchman Antenna Replacement, Reattach antenna: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the two metal tabs which are meant to hold the antenna in place.

    • Pry back the metal tabs with a spudger.

    • Hook the antenna into the metal tab.

    • Ensure that the antenna is fully enclosed in the metal tab.

Conclusion

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

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