Sonos Playbase IR Reciver Replacement

Turn the Playbase upside down so that the "Sonos Playbase" imprint is face up.

Remove the bottom panel with an Opening Tool by inserting underneath and prying upwards.

Remove the fourteen 11mm T-10 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

Remove the seven 44mm T-20 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

Remove the twenty-two 34mm T-20 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

Remove the metal plate with a Opening Tool by inserting underneath and prying upwards.

Disconnect the main speaker array from the main board, by pinching and and pulling the tab out.

Remove the side speakers from the green printed circuit board (PCB) running along the top of the main speaker array by pinching and pulling out the connector.

Remove the two 16mm T-20 screws located on both sides of the main speaker array by turning counter-clockwise.

Remove the main speaker array by gripping it on both sides and pulling it out.

Prop the removed main speaker array up on top of the main circuit board.

Lift the main speaker array to reveal the IR receiver underneath.

Remove the three 11 mm T-5 screws by turning counter-clockwise.

Remove ZIF connectors by lifting the black tabs and pulling the ribbon out.

Remove the IR receiver by grasping it with two fingers and pulling up.