Introduction
This guide involves further disassembly of the clock radio and will require using several different tools and techniques, including using a soldering iron. If you need help on how to use a soldering iron, consult this iFixit guide: How To Solder and Desolder Connections.
Tools:
- FixHub Power Series Smart Soldering Iron (1)
- Lead-Free Solder (1)
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
Parts:
- 65 mm 115048352530 AM-FM Alarm Clock Speaker (1)
Step 1 — Battery Compartment Cover
Image Description: The bottom of the GE 7-4836B clock radio is shown, with the battery compartment visible. A hand is shown pushing the latch of the compartment cover towards the battery.
- Find the battery compartment on the bottom of the clock radio.
- Using your thumb, push the compartment cover latch toward the battery.
- With the latch pushed in, pull the compartment cover upward to remove it.
Step 2 — Battery
Image Description: A hand lifts a 9V battery from the compartment. In the second image, the battery is pulled up and disconnected from its connector.
- Lift the battery from the compartment.
- Pull the battery up and gently disconnect it from the battery connector.
Step 3 — Screws
Image Description: The bottom of the clock radio is shown with six 12mm screws indicated by red arrows. A hand is using a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove one of the screws.
- Using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver, unscrew the six 12mm screws from around the bottom of the clock radio.
Caution: The device has warning labels regarding electrical shock and exposure to moisture. These include English text: "CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE" and French text: "ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS ENLEVER NE PAS EXPOSER À LA PLUIE NI À L'HUMIDITÉ".
Step 4 — LCD Cover
Image Description: A hand is shown gently pulling the liquid crystal display (LCD) cover off the clock radio.
- Gently pull the liquid crystal display (LCD) cover off.
Step 5 — Clock Radio
Image Description: A hand is lifting the top cover off the clock radio. The internal components are partially visible. Another image shows the clock radio with the top cover removed, revealing internal plastic pieces.
- Lift the top off. Two gray, plastic internal pieces will fall out when you do this; set them aside.
Step 6 — Speaker
Image Description: A hand grips the speaker. The speaker is shown lifted from its holder and turned over, revealing its wire connections.
- Grip the speaker.
- Lift the speaker from the holder.
- Turn the speaker over.
Step 7 — Speaker from Wires
Image Description: Close-up views show the speaker wires (red for positive, tan for negative) connected to the speaker with solder. A soldering iron is shown applying heat to the solder joint, and the speaker is being pulled away from the wires.
- The red wire is the + and the tan wire is the -. These wires are connected with solder.
- Apply the hot soldering iron tip to the speaker connection solder.
- Pull the speaker away from the wires.
Step 8 — New Speaker
Image Description: A new 65 mm speaker is being attached to the wires. The red wire is connected to the positive terminal (+) and the tan wire to the negative terminal (-). The wires are soldered, and the new speaker is being inserted into its holder.
- Attach a new 65 mm speaker, model #115048352530, with the wire connectors. Match the red wire to the + and the tan wire to the -.
- Solder the wires to connect. Let the solder cool.
- Reverse Step 6 to insert the new speaker in holder.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
