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Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement

Introduction

If the buttons are not working properly, this guide will help you replace them. Note: This guide requires soldering.

What you need

  1. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement, Master Switch: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure the master switch is "OFF" before disassembly, to avoid an electric shock.

    • Flip the watch over with the back facing up.

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  2. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 6.0 mm screws on the back plate with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  3. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the back plate from the watch casing.

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  4. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the master switch from the circuit board.

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  6. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement, Circuit Board: step 5, image 1 of 2 Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement, Circuit Board: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • The speaker wires are fragile. They may break if excessive force is used to remove the circuit board.

    • Removal of the circuit board requires soldering.

    • Gently push on the display from the front, near the camera. The circuit board and display will pop out through the back.

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  7. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the circuit board carefully from the casing, without breaking or detaching the speaker wires at the bottom of the circuit board.

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  8. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Note which wire is connected to which lead before continuing. There are no markers on the circuit board to indicate where each wire belongs.

    • De-solder the black speaker wire from the circuit board.

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  9. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • De-solder the red speaker wire, as in the previous step.

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  10. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Wait for the solder to cool down and solidify, then remove the circuit board from the casing.

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  11. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement, Buttons: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use the the tweezers to pull off the blue rubber cover behind the button.

    • The blue cover is adhesive, so you can stick it back onto the back of the buttons after replacement.

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  12. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to separate the backside tab from the front side of the button.

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  13. Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Buttons Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Push the other half of the button out of the casing.

    • Repeat steps 11 and 12 for all buttons.

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Conclusion

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

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Where can you buy the replacement cover?

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