Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Case Opening Replacement

ID: 37949

Description: Prerequisite Only

Steps:

  1. Gently push down on the two tabs at the top of the battery door.
  2. While holding them down, slowly pull the door towards you.
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  4. Once the door is open, use your hand to pull out the four batteries.
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  6. Gently pry open the silver plastic lining of the iPod dock using the plastic spudger.
  7. It is best to start from the top or bottom, then work your way around if it has not popped out yet.
  8. Remove the silver lining.
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  10. Pry open the metal mesh by working the plastic spudger around the inside of the mesh.
  11. Once loose, lift up the metal mesh.
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  13. Remove the fourteen 30mm screws with Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
  14. Remove the 7mm screw with the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
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  16. Carefully separate the front and back case plates at a corner of the speaker.
  17. Lots of cables are still connected, so be very gentle when separating case plates.
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  19. Guide the white button cables through the hole on the top of speaker case.
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  21. Use your fingers to peel the glue off of the red and black cables.
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  23. Careful not to touch the green capacitors or you might shock yourself.
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