Introduction
This is a streamlined guide on how to disassemble General Electric Telephone 2-9710A Handset. The tools needed are the Fixit Opening Tool and a Phillips #1 Screwdriver. There are many parts at risk of being damaged, ensure that you follow the procedure with care. The time needed to complete this procedure is approximately fifteen to thirty minutes.
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Using a plastic opening tool, remove the phone cord from the phone jack at the base of the headset.
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Remove the 7.5 mm screw.
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Remove the screw cap.
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Pull up the phone cord to remove it from the base.
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Remove the plastic cover with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath the plastic and pry the cover off.
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Remove the paper with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath and prying the paper away from the phone.
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Remove the rubber stopper with a plastic opening tool by gently sliding the tool underneath and pry away from the phone.
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Remove 3 screws attaching the motherboard to shell.
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Remove the 13 mm screw with a Philips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the two 13 mm screws with washers with a Philips #1 screwdriver.
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Slide the phone jack out from the shell by gently lifting up the female phone jack connector.
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Without removing the motherboard completely, pull up slightly and pivot the motherboard out of the shell.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
