Introduction
Use this guide to replace the volume potentiometer of your OP-Z.
In case the defect was caused by a drop then the volume knob was probably damaged too. This guide will also show how to replace the knob which can be purchased separately.
What you need
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Unlock the four rubber feet by turning them 90° counterclockwise using your thumb or finger tip.
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When turning the OP-Z over again the bottom plate should come off by itself (thanks gravity).
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Use your fingernail or a spudger to lift the battery on the right side where the notch is.
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Use your finger or a spudger to push up on the small tab on the bottom of the module.
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Lift the module up and out of its recess bottom first.
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Flip the midframe over to gain access to the flex cable connector underneath.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the flex cable from the front panel assembly.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the highway flex cable from the DSP board.
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Slowly pry the USB-C connector out of its recess. Use the flat end of a spudger on the small nib on the USB-C board.
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Insert the pointy end of the spudger into the line-out jack and lever it up carefully.
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The highway flex cable is slightly adhered to the midframe. To remove it, gently push it out from underneath.
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Use one arm of a tweezer to lift the small black flap of the ZIF connector.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of flat nose tweezers to pull the small flex cable up and out out the ZIF connector.
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Grab the volume knob with your fingers or a pair of pliers and pull it off its axle.
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Use a spudger to lever up the axle of the volume potentiometer. This way it will clear the frame’s cutout.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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