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VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement

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  1. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement, Battery and Rear Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • To remove the battery door, loosen the screw shown using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • A coin can also be used to loosen the screw.

  2. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery door.

    • Take out the batteries.

  3. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rear panel screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Two 21.6mm (Long)

    • One 9.8mm (Short)

    • Five 13.8mm (Medium)

  4. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull up on the rear panel.

    • Be careful not to pull on the wire connections.

    • Rest the laptop open on the table.

  5. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement, Mode Switch: step 5, image 1 of 2 VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement, Mode Switch: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the three 7.3mm screws.

  6. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Once the screws have been removed from the board, use a plastic opening tool to gently pry up the board and expose the mode switch assembly underneath.

    • Lay the board down gently and out of the way.

    • Take care not to damage any of the wires or the board itself.

  7. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven screws securing the mode switch assembly to the device.

    • Five 7.3mm

    • Two 6.0mm

  8. VTech Baby's Learning Laptop Mode Switch Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Once the screws have been removed, the mode switch assembly can be removed easily.

    • Take care not to misplace the spring indicated in the picture.

    • You need this spring to find a matching replacement if it is in anyway damaged.

Conclusion

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

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