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SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement

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  1. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Battery Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the back cover, slide the back cover toward the top of the device with your thumb.

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  2. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Wedge the plastic pry tool under the edge of the battery.

    • An iFixIt opening tool can be used in place of a plastic pry tool in this step and the following steps.

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  3. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • With the plastic pry tool, gently lift up. The battery should lift up and out.

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  4. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Rear Case Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two black .265" screws at the base of the device.

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  5. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Near the middle of the device, locate the two plastic arms of the case cover.

    • Using the plastic pry tool, pry up the two arms of the case to free them from the sides.

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  6. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • To remove the rear case cover, slide the rear case cover toward the top of the device with your thumb to release it.

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  7. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement, Front Case Cover: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the single 0.327" silver screw on the back of the device. The screw should be exposed from when you removed the rear case cover.

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  8. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the device over and gently work a plastic pry tool around the base of the front case cover until it loosens.

    • CAUTION: Do not fully remove the front case cover until the next step has been completed or you may damage the ribbon cable attached to the cover. To be safe, only lift the cover high enough to fit the plastic pry tool in the gap.

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  9. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Starting on the side furthest away from the buttons, gently lift the front case cover open with your fingers.

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  10. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • To release the ribbon cable, use a plastic pry tool to gently pry up on where the ribbon cable attaches to the motherboard.

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  11. SanDisk Sansa C250 Front Case Cover Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • You can now safely remove the front case cover from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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