Introduction
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As this is a teardown, we want to minimise the risk of any injuries. Firstly, ensure all PPE is warn including gloves and face shield. Next, cut the power cable to prevent in-proper reassemble.
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Open up the product.
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Use a Philips-Head Screwdriver to remove these 4 screws.
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The plate can then be removed.
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Flip up the Base Heating Plate from casing to reveal internal wires.
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Remove the 3 highlighted screws.
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Flip product over so the bottom is facing upwards.
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Remove the 2 highlighted screws.
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Slide out the black cover. Keeping in mind there is a tab on the left hand side.
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After removing the wire casing, gently pull on the wires and feed them through the hole. It should come out as a whole unit.
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Open up the product and lay flat on the top side
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Repeating Step#3, use a Philips Head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws that are highlighted.
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Close the Top Heating Plate, leaving the outer case laying on the bench.
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Remove the 2 highlighted screws.
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Remove the 2 highlighted screws.
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Once screws have been removed, gently wiggle and dislodge the thermostat.
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NOTE: There will be a layer of thermal paste between the thermostat and heating plate. Grab an old rag to wipe off.
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Pinch and slide up the 2 highlighted silicone stoppers.
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Once stoppers have been removed, apply slight force the remove the LED's from respected colours.
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Pinch the extrusions of the coloured diffuser and apply slight downward force to remove via the outer side of the product.
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NOTE: Arrows indicate where to pinch.
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This is a snap fit piece. Apply slight pressure to one side of the clip and work one side first to pop off from the casing.
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The outer casing can now be fully separated from the heating plates.
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Either use pliers to remove the solder between the wires and the heating element.
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Or
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Use wire cutters to snip the wires as completed in Step#6.
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