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iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement, Outer Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove any iPod or apple music device connected to the iHome and unplug from any power source.

    • Flip the iHome so the speakers are laying on a flat surface, and you have the concealed battery areas facing you.

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    • Using your fingers, press down firmly on the plastic slide and push in the direction of the arrows shown above the word "Open" on the plastic.

    • Remove the plastic slide from its location and set it aside.

    • These plastic slides are not interchangeable, so make sure each goes back to its original location in reassembly.

    • Remove all 4 AA batteries by placing your fingernail at one end of the battery and applying force upwards until the battery is freed from its holder.

    • Insert your fingernail or a prying tool under the notch of the plastic slide that is protecting the watch battery.

    • Set the plastic covering and the watch battery aside.

  3. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following screws:

    • Eight 10 mm using the Phillips #0 on the bottom of your device.

    • Cataloging each screw by size in plastic bags or separate places on a flat surface will make them easier to find when reassembling.

  4. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers or a plastic opening tool to carefully pry apart the plastic connections still connecting the base to the top.

    • Be careful not to pry too hard. Cracking the plastic connections could make reassembly harder.

  5. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Slowly lift the plastic base towards you and lay it on the flat surface. The base should still be connected to the rest of the iHome by a few wires.

    • You should have visible access to most of the components inside the iHome now.

  6. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement, AV circuit board: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following screws:

    • Two 10 mm Phillips #0

  7. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pull out the AV circuit board and lift it up and out of the way to allow access to other components.

  8. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement, Main Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following screws:

    • Two 10 mm Phillips #0

    • Pull the speakers away and set them aside for now. They should still be connected to the rest of the iHome by two wires.

  9. iHome iH27B Main Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the following 6 screws:

    • Two 7 mm Phillips #0

    • Three 10 mm Phillips #2

    • One 9 mm Phillips #2

    • Set the screws aside, careful to not mix them up with your other screws.

Conclusion

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

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