Philips AZ3012 CD Player Radio Antenna Replacement

ID: 237924

Description: Use this guide if the radio antenna on your...

Steps:

1. Remove the power cable if you are using one.
2. Press the two upper tabs to release the battery cover.
3. Remove the batteries if any are present.
4. If it was plugged into mains power, it is best to let the device discharge for about ten minutes before proceeding with the disassembly.
5. Tip: keep the battery cover nearby; you can use it to hold the screws inside so you don't lose them during the operation.

6. Use a PH 1 screwdriver to remove the two screws located under the drive handle.
7. Throughout this repair, keep track of each of the screws and be sure to drive them all back where they were before to prevent damaging your device.

8. Use a PH 1 screwdriver to remove the five screws on the back of the drive, which secure the front and rear parts.

9. Using both hands, partially separate the front and back parts of the reader.
10. Go slowly, as two cables are still attached to the two parts inside: those connecting the antenna and power supply to the rest of the system.

11. Disconnect the connector linking the power supply to the system by carefully lifting it up.

12. At the back of the player, remove the antenna screw using a PH1 screwdriver.
13. Gently pull the antenna up to remove it.
14. When removing the screw and antenna, the connector linking the antenna to the system will disconnect on its own, but may remain attached to the back part due to a black caulk (circled in blue in the third photo). Do not fully separate the two parts, or remove the caulk first.

15. Insert the new antenna in place of the old one.
16. In principle, it is not possible to insert it the wrong way.

17. Insert the round tip of the connector between the antenna and the screw hole, so that the two holes of the antenna and the connector are correctly centered over the screw hole.
18. With one hand, hold the connector in position, and with the other, reinsert the antenna screw.