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iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement

Introduction

This guide will walk you through replacing the LED at the bottom of the speaker.

What you need

  1. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement, iHome iM71SC Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Push down and turn the top of the speaker clockwise. This will release the clips and expand the speaker.

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  2. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a #000 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 1 mm screws from the bottom half of the speaker.

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  4. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the speaker over and use a #000 Phillips screwdriver to remove three 1mm screws . Unscrew these to unfasten the top.

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  5. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the now unfastened coverings to expose the internals of the speaker.

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  6. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement, Base LED: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the LED on the circuit board.

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  7. iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 iHome iM71SC Base LED Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the three connections to the old LED to remove it from the board.

    • Check out this awesome guide for soldering & desoldering instructions.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow Steps 1-4 in reverse order.

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UMass Dartmouth, Team S7-G5, Julie Spring 2017 Member of UMass Dartmouth, Team S7-G5, Julie Spring 2017

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