APS Tech 101629 Power Switch Replacement

Pry 4 plastic feet off the bottom of the enclosure using the iPod opening tool.

Unscrew the four screws previously covered by the feet.

Flip the device right side up, then gently slide the casing upwards and off the hard drive.

Flip device upside down again.

Gently pry the bottom gray casing away from the device.

Rotate so back of device is facing you, then gently pry the back casing away.

When back casing is removed, the fan will become loose.

Find the conjoined ID cable wires that are colored black, orange, and yellow, and disconnect it from the white portion.

Using the spudger, depress the pressure holders at all four corners of the fan.

Take out the fan and its cords, by pulling it outward from its cavity within the device.

Depress 2 pressure holds on each side of the power switch.

Press out the back of the device.

Remove all four 4 connections from the power switch.

Remember that the straight connections are on the far side, while the L-shaped connections are on the near side, and that both yellow connections are on top. This is helpful for reassembly.