iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement

Luke Williams et 3 autres contributeurs

Dernière mise à jour le May 7, 2024

25 minutes

Modérée

Tutoriel réalisé par la communauté

Introduction

Passez à l'étape 1

This guide will show the proper disassembly of this iHome model so that the time display screen may be replaced. If other components need replacement (speakers, backup battery, etc.) this guide will still show how to get to those components.

Ce dont vous avez besoin

Pièces

iHome Display Screen iHome support has components to every model of iHome. Visit their website and contact them for support.

Outils

Afficher plus…

iFixit touche une commission lorsque vous achetez par l'intermédiaire de ces liens.

Étape 1 Bottom Plate Screws

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Screws: étape 1, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Screws: étape 1, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Screws: étape 1, image 3 de 3

This disassembly involves the removal of many components and screws. Be sure to remember which screws go where, and not to lose any parts.
All the screws are size 2 except for the ones in Step 9.
Flip the iHome upside down.
You should see six pocketed Phillip's head screws.
You should also see 2 visible Phillip head screws.
Using a long neck Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screws.
The long neck screwdriver is only necessary for this step. If it works well in the following steps, that is fine; just be sure to use the right tool for the right job.

Traduire

Étape 2 Bottom Plate Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Removal: étape 2, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Removal: étape 2, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bottom Plate Removal: étape 2, image 3 de 3

Slightly lift the front end with the support.
Insert the flat end of the spudger and slide it along the edge.
The case should pop out easily. Remove the piece by lifting it straight out.

Traduire

Étape 3 Backup Battery Disconnection

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Backup Battery Disconnection: étape 3, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Backup Battery Disconnection: étape 3, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Backup Battery Disconnection: étape 3, image 3 de 3

Outil utilisé dans cette étape :

Tweezers

$4.99

Ajouter au panier

Using a pair of tweezers, remove the ribbon cable connector at the backup battery.
Be sure not to tug on the cables themselves. This could result in damaging the cables.
If tweezers are too difficult to use, it is ok to use your fingers, just so long as you don't put a lot of tension on the cables.

Traduire

Étape 4 Logic Board Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Logic Board Removal: étape 4, image 1 de 2

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Logic Board Removal: étape 4, image 2 de 2

Remove the 4 screws located on the logic board.
Gently lift the front side of the board towards you
Careful not to pull it out forcefully, there are still many cables attached to the logic board.

Traduire

Étape 5 Logic Board Connections Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Logic Board Connections Removal: étape 5, image 1 de 2

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Logic Board Connections Removal: étape 5, image 2 de 2

Remove the 4 two-wire extension cables and the ribbon cable connected to the unit.
The logic board will still be attached to the unit by a flat ribbon cable and a radio wire.
Set the logic board next to the unit.

Traduire

Étape 6 Speaker Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Speaker Removal: étape 6, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Speaker Removal: étape 6, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Speaker Removal: étape 6, image 3 de 3

Remove the 4 Phillips head screws that attach the speakers to the unit.
There are 2 more screws for each speaker. The speakers are symmetrical. Remove the 4 screws to free both speakers.
Gently lift each speaker out of the unit and set aside.

Traduire

Étape 7 Bluetooth Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bluetooth Removal: étape 7, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bluetooth Removal: étape 7, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Bluetooth Removal: étape 7, image 3 de 3

Remove the 4 Phillips head screws belonging to the small bluetooth circuit board.
Using tweezers, remove the ribbon cable connection.
Set the bluetooth circuit board aside.

Traduire

Étape 8 Switch Board Removal

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Switch Board Removal: étape 8, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Switch Board Removal: étape 8, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Switch Board Removal: étape 8, image 3 de 3

Remove the 9 Phillips screws that fasten the switch board to the unit.
Remove the switch board and place it outside of the unit, out of the way.
The switch board is attached by a flat ribbon cable to the logic board, which is tethered to the unit by a radio wire. It shouldn't get in the way, however.

Traduire

Étape 9 Dismantling the Case

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Dismantling the Case: étape 9, image 1 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Dismantling the Case: étape 9, image 2 de 3

iHome iBN97 Display Screen Replacement, Dismantling the Case: étape 9, image 3 de 3

If your screwdriver is small enough to fit inside the width of the case, this step is not necessary. Skip ahead to Step 11 and perform the step inside the case.
Using the size 1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 Phillips head screws that hold the different parts of the case together.

Traduire