Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement

はじめに

The tweeter is the component that outputs the higher pitches of music. Replacing the tweeter requires the removal of the batteries and the volume and power buttons. Also, this guide requires soldering skills: for help with soldering check out the soldering guide.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Battery

Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Battery: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Gently push down on the two tabs at the top of the battery door.
While holding them down, slowly pull the door towards you.

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手順2

Once the door is open, use your hand to pull out the four batteries.

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手順3 Volume and Power Buttons

Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Volume and Power Buttons: 手順 3、 2の画像 1

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Pry off the control panel on top of the speaker using the metal spudger. You may need to use a lot of force.
Start in the middle and work your way around the perimeter.

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手順4

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 7mm screws that hold the volume button circuit board to the control panel.
Also remove the single 7mm screw from the power button circuit board on the opposite side.
There will be a little plastic piece under the eject button that you can just remove and set aside.

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手順5

Desolder the three solders joints connecting the wires to the volume button circuit board.
Do the same to the power button circuit board on the other side (the board with only one screw).
Pull out the wires using a lot of force.
If you are not familiar or comfortable with soldering, use this guide

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手順6 Case Opening

Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Case Opening: 手順 6、 2の画像 1

Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Case Opening: 手順 6、 2の画像 2

Gently pry open the silver plastic lining of the iPod dock using the plastic spudger.
It is best to start from the top or bottom, then work your way around if it has not popped out yet.
Remove the silver lining.

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手順7

Pry open the metal mesh by working the plastic spudger around the inside of the mesh.
Once loose, lift up the metal mesh.

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手順8

Remove the fourteen 30mm screws with Phillips #1 Screwdriver.
Remove the 7mm screw with the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

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手順9

Carefully separate the front and back case plates at a corner of the speaker.
Lots of cables are still connected, so be very gentle when separating case plates.

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