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Sony Xplod CDX-MP30 Audio In/Audio Out Inputs Replacement

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  1. Sony Xplod CDX-MP30 Audio In/Audio Out Inputs Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sony Xplod CDX-MP30 Audio In/Audio Out Inputs Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sony Xplod CDX-MP30 Audio In/Audio Out Inputs Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Press down the release button on the bottom left corner of the face plate.

    • Then remove the face plate carefully.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 Screwdriver, unscrew the 2 thick screws (length - 7.69mm) located on both sides of the stereo.

    • Remove side-metal plates gently.

    • Use the Heavy-duty Spudger, insert the flat end under each of the black flaps indicated in the picture. Use leverage to pry and pop them loose.

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    • Remove the black front plate of the stereo.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 1 gold screw (height - 7.47mm) on the top of the stereo.

    • Lift off the top plate.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 8 gold screws (length - 9.26mm), located on the back side of the stereo.

    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 2 black screws (length - 13.27mm), also located on the back of the stereo.

    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 1 gold screw (length - 9.3mm), located on the bottom of a hole as noted in pictures (2) and (3).

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    • Carefully pull the fuse out of the back of the stereo.

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    • Firmly grip the body of the stereo and pull off the silver back plate.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 2 gold screws (length - 7.34mm) found on both sides of the stereo.

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    • Grip the top portion of the stereo, where the CD-Drive is located, and gently pull up to release it, but you will not be able to lift it all the way out.

    • Grab the two tabs located near the back of the stereo, and gently pull the CD-drive front the rest of the device.

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    • To remove the Audio In/Audio Out inputs on the circuit board please refer to the iFixit soldering guide to assist you.

Conclusion

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

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