Sansa e260R Front Panel Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Rear Case
  Before disassembling the device, make sure it is powered off.
  
  Remove the four 1.5mm screws on the back of the device.
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2. Step 2
  Using a plastic opening tool, lift the metal backing from the front of the device.
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3. Step 3
  Pull the rear panel off of the Sansa e260R.
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1. Step 4 Battery
  Grip the bottom of the battery with your thumb and forefinger and pull it away from the device.
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1. Step 5 Front Panel
  Remove the four 1.5mm screws on the inner casing of the device.
  
  These screws are very small and hard to extract from the casing. It may be helpful to use a magnetic screwdriver.
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2. Step 6
  Flip the device so that the front is facing you.
  
  Slide a plastic opening tool between the plastic front cover and the metal back cover of the device.
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3. Step 7
  Pull the front cover away from the rest of the device.
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Conclusion

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

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