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iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to install new control buttons. For help troubleshooting click the link to our troubleshooting page iHome IH11 Troubleshooting.

What you need

  1. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the two 9.0 mm screws with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the translucent bottom case.

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  2. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 9.0mm screws on the back of the iHome with the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Repeat the previous step for the two screws on the bottom.

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  4. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 9mm screws from the top of the iHome with a Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

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  5. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Pop the dock connector out of the iHome and gently pull the white plastic plug from the dock connector.

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  6. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pull apart the device.

    • Remove the four screws that hold the circuit board for the buttons.

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  7. iHome IH11 Control Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the four connections for the broken button.

    • Solder the new button in the place of the old one.

    • For more information about soldering, refer to the soldering device page. Soldering Skills

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Conclusion

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

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