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Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement

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  1. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 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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  2. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Once the door is open, use your hand to pull out the four batteries.

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  3. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Volume and Power Buttons: step 3, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Volume and Power Buttons: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  4. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  5. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  6. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Case Opening: step 6, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Case Opening: step 6, image 2 of 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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  7. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • 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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  8. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the fourteen 30mm screws with Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

    • Remove the 7mm screw with the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

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  9. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • 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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  10. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Guide the white button cables through the hole on the top of speaker case.

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  11. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Use your fingers to peel the glue off of the red and black cables.

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  12. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Careful not to touch the green capacitors or you might shock yourself.

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  13. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement, Tweeter: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the speaker cables by desoldering the two solder joints on opposite sides of the tweeter.

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  14. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • To fully remove the tweeter from the device, unscrew the two 7mm screws and the tweeter will be free.

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  15. Altec Lansing inMotion iM9 Tweeter Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Follow the previous instructions to remove the second tweeter on the opposite side of the speaker.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Where do you buy the replacement tweeters?

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