Memorex Mi3X Minimove iPod Adapter Replacement

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Memorex Mi3X Minimove iPod Adapter Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Difficult

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

30 - 45 Minuten

Einleitung

You may find that the boombox is not recognizing or charging your iPod. This guide demonstrates how to replace the iPod adapter if your original adapter fails. It also involves extensive unscrewing and disassembly of the device.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Remove the two plastic screw covers on the back of your Minimove by inserting the flat end of your plastic opening tool between the screw cover and the back panel and prying it out.
It may be helpful to pull the plastic covers out with your fingers once the top of the cover has been revealed by using the plastic opening tool.

Schritt 2

This step will require at least a 30 mm Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 12 mm screws.

Schritt 3

The bottom panel screws and screw covers must be removed in order to access the back panel.
Remove the four grey screw covers by inserting the plastic opening tool underneath the screw covers and rotating around the circumference.
The adhesive on the screw covers should be sticky enough to put the covers back on when re-assembling the device.

Schritt 4

Remove the two 8 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove the two 12 mm screws with a long Phillips #1 screwdriver.

One of my 12mm screws appears to be stripped, and neither of screwdrivers that are both long enough and narrow enough to reach it can turn it. Any ideas how to get it out? I have the other 5 screws out …

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Schritt 5

To remove the back panel, use the plastic opening tool and gently work around the outline of the panel. The outline wraps around the sides and can be spotted at the top back of the device.

Schritt 6

Be careful not to use too much force to remove the panel. The antenna wire is connected to the inside of the panel and may be damaged or ripped off if the panel is not gently removed.
After loosening the panel with the plastic opening tool, use moderate force to pry open the panel with your hands.
Carefully pull the panel off.

Schritt 7

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to detach the wire from the back panel by removing the 8 mm screw connecting the wire to the antenna.

Schritt 8

If desired, the antenna can now be removed by pulling inwards and horizontal to the panel bottom.

Schritt 9

Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 12 mm screws.
Remove the five 6 mm screws at the top with the same screwdriver.

Schritt 10

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver and remove the two vertical 8 mm screws from the top.

Schritt 11

Pry open the inner back panel by inserting the plastic opening tool in the crack at the top corner.
Use moderate force to pry it open and take the cover off.

Schritt 12

Be careful when removing the bottom panel. The plastic tab that runs alongside the right speaker between the upper brown radio motherboard and the lower green audio daughterboard may damage the device if the bottom panel is removed improperly.
Remove the bottom panel of the boombox by carefully pulling the panel straight backwards from the boombox until the boards are free.

Schritt 13

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 8 mm screws encasing the iPod adapter near the top of the device.

Schritt 14

Use moderate force to pry the plastic casing off with your finger while pushing with your thumb against the black, round capacitors.

Schritt 15

Follow the wires attaching to the iPod adapter and use the IC (Integrated Circuit) extractor to remove the indicated wire connectors from the motherboard.
Pinch the IC extractor just under the top lip of the wire housing.