Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube On-Off Switch Replacement
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to replace the on-off switch.
Written By: Panos Valavanis
Tools Required
- Phillips #2 Screwdriver (1)
- Soldering Iron (1)
- Metal Spudger (1)
- iFixit Opening Tools (1)
Step 1 - Face plate
Remove two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws on either side of the On/Off Plate.
Step 2
Remove the On/Off switch plate and save the screws so you can use them later to put the plate back on.
Step 3
Gently pull out the battery cartridge and if needed, replace the batteries with 3 AA alkaline batteries.
Step 4
Starting with the yellow face, insert the metal spudger between the yellow face and the white frame, prying the frame apart.
Step 5
Insert the metal spudger in the space created by the plastic opening tool between the frame and face of the cube.
Pry the cube face from the frame.
Step 6
After removing the square plates, you can unscrew the screws underneath.
Remove four 6 mm Phillips #2 screws, located on the sides.
Step 7
Remove the rubber corners by simply pulling them off.
Step 8 - Frame Removal
Remove twenty-four 6 mm Phillips #2 from all 6 sides.
Once the screws are removed, gently pull apart the frame.
Step 9 - On-Off Switch
Locate frame piece with battery pack and on-off switch, then remove two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws, located on either side of the battery pack.
Once removed, the on-off switch will easily slide out of position.
Step 10
To disconnect the on-off switch, carefully desolder the connecting points and remove the switch.
Place the new switch into position, and solder back into place.
? For soldering instructions please see this additional guide How To Solder and Desolder Connections
Step 11
To reinstall the switch, first place it back into position.
Insert the battery pack back into facing the correct way back into int battery pack slot.
Lastly, using the Phillips head screw driver to screw the screws back into place.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
