Ambient Weather WS-1001-Wifi Push Button Replacement

ID: 100558

Description: In this repair guide, we will be replacing a...

Steps:

  1. First, unscrew the 4 M2x1.5-7 screws (7mm length) from the back of the device using a number 1 Phillips screwdriver.
  2. Pry the front silver panel away from the back black panel with a small plastic opening tool.
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  4. Next, the ribbon cable needs to be carefully removed from the back of the LCD screen.
  5. Use a plastic opening tool to press the black bar towards the ribbon and away from the white bar gently. This will release the ribbon.
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  7. Heat up solder with soldering iron, and quickly use a desoldering gun to remove solder on the pins.
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  9. Once the button is removed place the new button down on the board.
  10. Apply solder with soldering iron to the pins.
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