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Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown

Written By: James Thorne (and 11 other contributors)
Published: December 16, 2013
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Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown

Written By: James Thorne (and 11 other contributors)
Published: December 16, 2013
  • Comments: 0
  • Favorites: 3
  • Views: 2.7k

Teardown

Introduction

Follow the steps in this guide in order to gain access to components found inside the device which most often require repair of replacement.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player, use our service manual.

  1. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown, Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery compartment cover.

    • Remove the battery.

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  2. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and remove the screw next to the battery compartment lid.

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  4. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the interlocking pegs along the seam of the device's casings.

    • Gently pry the pegs apart one at a time, working your way around the case.

    • Be careful when prying apart the pegs: they are made of plastic and may break.

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  5. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The battery contact springs may prevent the case from separating.

    • Push the battery contact springs down through the hole in the case.

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  6. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The casing protecting the USB and headphone jacks must be removed.

    • Locate and gently pry apart the two interlocking clips holding it in place.

    • The outer casings may now be removed and the MP3 player should separate.

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  7. Sandisk Sansa m230 Series mp3 player Teardown: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • You now have access to all components found on the inside of the device!

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