Introduction
The scroll wheels are on the top left and right side of the iHome. The right side scroll wheel control the "set +/-" and the left side scroll wheel controls the "volume". If they do not respond, the circuit board could be corroded or broken.
Tools
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Locate all screws on the back of the iHome. Each screw can be located by the arrows on the iHome.
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Two Countersunk 9.7 mm Phillips #2 screws in the middle.
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Two 15.9 mm Phillips #2 screws.
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Six 13.9 mm Phillips #2 screws.
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Some screws are located under the black sticky pads. Gently remove the black sticky pads and it will expose the screws.
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Two 11.8 mm Phillips #2 screws.
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Slowly tilt the bottom cover of the iHome up.
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Disconnect the wire just by pulling on the connector gently.
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Disconnect the final connector pin series and carefully set your lid behind the body of the iHome.
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The tiny speaker will not be disconnected for this repair, but you can easily remove it from the lid by means of a paperclip from the outside. While not necessary, this can help prevent damage to your device.
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Remove the seven screws that are holding the motherboard in place:
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Six 14 mm Phillips #2 screws.
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One 14 mm Phillips #2 screw with two rubber washers on it.
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Carefully tilt the motherboard up from the front.
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Disconnect the 8 connections by gently pulling on them. Starting from the front and work your way backwards.
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All 8 connectors disconnected.
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Unscrew the screws holding the speakers onto the body. One on each side:
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Two 14.3 mm Phillips #2 screws.
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To remove the speakers from the iHome, gently lift up the back of the speaker and pull towards you. These are very secure so minor shaking may help release the speaker.
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Repeat for the other side.
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Remove the three 7.9 mm Phillips #2 screws holding the scroll wheel board down.
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Repeat for the other side.
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With the screws removed, gently pull the scroll wheel circuit board up.
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Repeat for the other scroll wheel circuit board.
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The connector to the scroll wheel has already been disconnected from the motherboard.
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Untangling the wires might be necessary to completely remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
