Introduction

The button panel is what transfers button inputs to the motherboard and controls the system directly without use of a controller. These buttons may be stuck and worn after lots of use, so the removal of the board may be necessary. The board may also need replacing due to damage.

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    • Before beginning, disconnect the DVR from power and unplug all peripheries.

    • Remove each of the two 1 cm screws on the right and left sides of the DVR with a Phillips screwdriver.

    The Guide took us 4 minutes to complete

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    • Remove the four 1 cm Phillips screws on the rear panel.

    • Do not unscrew the screw connected to the lower case

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    • Lift up and remove the top cover.

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    • Unplug the two cables from the HDD.

    • These plugs will have a BLUE and R/B/B/Y color scheme.

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    • Flip the DVR over so the underside is facing up.

    • Remove the 1 cm Phillips screws on the lower case.

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    • Lift the HDD up and out of the chassis.

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    • Remove the five Phillips screws that secure the button panel.

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    • Depress the white clip that secures the button panel connector.

    • Disconnect the white button panel connector.

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    • Release the retaining tabs that secure the button panel ribbon cable.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable.

    • Remove the button panel.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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Maxwell Cash

Member since: 19/02/25

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2 comments

In the details section, there is no time estimation. It took our group 13 minutes to disassemble the dvr and put it back together.

Joshua Anderson -

In the details section it does not list the tools needed.

Anthony -