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iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement

What you need

  1. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement, Keyboard (Buttons): step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the four 5.5 mm Phillips Head #00 screws from the bottom palate of the iBT230.

  2. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Grip the top of the iBT230 by placing your thumb on the back portion, where the USB port is located. Pull up, and you should notice various different colored wires, connected to the Main Motherboard.

  3. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Unplug the connectors from all sides of the iBT230, and unplug the wire connected to the screen.

    • Make sure to note which wire goes where, you don't want to re-solder the wires into the incorrect ports!

  4. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four 5.5 mm Phillips #00 face panel screws from the front screen.

  5. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Once the four 5.5 mm Phillips #00 screws come out, slide the screen out vertically.

    • Disconnect the blue tipped ribbon from the back of the screen.

  6. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Once the screen is removed, unscrew the six 4.0 mm Phillips #02 screws located on top of the keyboard.

    • As shown in the image, the keyboard is represented by a brown colored palate.

  7. iHome iBT230 Keyboard (Buttons) Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the blue tipped ribbon from the back of the keyboard.

Conclusion

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

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