iHome iH8BR Lower Case Replacement
ID: 14197
Description: The lower case gives the iHome its flat lower...
Steps:
- Unplug the device from the wall outlet, and turn it over so that the buttons are on a flat surface.
- Use your fingers to pinch the tab in the direction of the "Open" arrow until tab is loose. Pull the tab vertically to remove it.
- Remove the battery cover and the batteries.
- Slide a spudger under the two front rubber pads to expose two hidden screws.
- Remove the following eight screws:
- Four 15.1 mm Phillips #2 screws near the front of the device.
- Four 12.7 mm Phillips #2 screws near the back of the device.
- The slots for the four 12.7 mm screws are very narrow, so you will need a slender, Phillips #2 screwdriver that does not feature replaceable heads in order to reach them.
- Turn the iHome 180 degrees so the speaker grille is facing you. Carefully lift the bottom case away from the rest of the body and tilt it as shown.
- Be careful and do not yank the bottom case. A white ribbon wire is the only thing that connects the bottom case to the rest of the device.
- Using a pair of tweezers, detach the white ribbon cable. Make sure to pull on the ribbon, not on the head.
- The lower case can now be completely removed from the device!