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iHome iBT84 Light Fixture Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help the user replace the individual light fixtures inside this device. You will need a screwdriver and a metal spudge.

What you need

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    • On the opposite side of the speaker should be a sticker, remove it with your fingers or the flat plastic iFIxit tool.

    • Use a Philip's screwdriver to take the screws out of the cover.

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    • Once the screws are all out, the cover should come off revealing the motherboard.

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    • You will notice that the triangular black volume piece is loose, make sure to take that off revealing the buttons.

    • Once that is done, the motherboard can be taken out. May require some wiggling.

    • Make sure none of the wires are damaged and that they are all connected.

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    • The connections shown here can be taken off by pulling on the white plastic connector piece.

    • The same can be said about the white, paper like, connectors. Pull on them gently.

    • Once all connections are apart, the motherboard is safe to be replaced.

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  6. iHome iBT84 Light Fixture Replacement, Light Fixture: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the screwdriver to unscrew the screws on the left and right sides.

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    • Once unscrewed, use the metal spudge to lift the base of the light fixture.

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    • Lift the base of the light fixture out with the lights.

    • Be careful. The light fixture's can be easily bent.

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    • Pull gently on the individual light fixture that needs to be replaced.

    • Place new individual LED light strip.

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Conclusion

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

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Joshua Lopez

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