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iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the buttons (alarm, hour, minute, power, play/pause, and volume) on the top of the iHome.

What you need

  1. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement, Remove Front Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug your iHome before starting disassembly.

    • Unscrew the four 13mm Phillips #1 screws, located in the 4 indented holes on the back of the iHome.

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  2. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Pull front cover directly out and away from iHome base.

    • Pulling firmly should detach the cable on the bottom right. If not, use the tweezers to firmly pull the cable out of its socket.

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  4. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the front cover face down.

    • Pull the cover away from the housing gently to ensure no damage is done to the ribbon cable or the soldered connections.

    • Pinch the cable on the left and firmly pull it out of its socket.

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  5. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement, Detach Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 10mm Phillips #1 screws located on either side of the speaker.

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  6. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pinching the speaker with your thumb and pointer finger, pull it firmly down and out, away from the housing.

    • If the speaker is difficult to pull out, push down on the buttons from the top to help loosen it.

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  7. iHome iP41BR Top Buttons Replacement, Remove Buttons: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 8mm Phillips #0 screws from the top of the speaker.

    • Remove the two rows of buttons and replace.

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Conclusion

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

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Paige Reisman

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