Introduction
A teardown of the Tesla M3 Keyfob performed in advance of attempting to model a slimmer housing for it. You can check out how I built a replacement housing for the PCB here:
Model files and instructions are here: https://www.printables.com/model/624527-...
Tools
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            Gather your spudger and key fob 
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            Prepare a surface to work on (ensure it's won't damage the piano black exterior coating) 
 
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            Using a small pry tool, gently press into the small indent near the front of the key fob while pressing up to pop off the battery cover. 
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            Remove the coin-cell battery type CR2032 by prying upwards in the small recess 
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            If all you want to do is replace the battery, stop here. 
 
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            Using a stiff spudger or other prying tool, pry back the plastic tabs on the top and bottom of the plastic sides (circled in red) 
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            Take your time here and go slowly so you don't break the clips 
 
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            Next, pry up the middle shell section using the four tabs at the sides of the case. (outlined in green on the right side) 
 
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            And just like that you're done! 
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            A relatively simple teardown. Go forward and put that PCB to good use with a custom fob housing 
 
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