Introduction
Replacing the Focus Knob and adding a small amount of WD-40 are a few easy solutions for a Focus Knob that is jammed in place or ineffective.
Parts
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Hold Clock so the screen is facing away from you.
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Using your thumbs, push up on battery cover to remove.
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With your other hand, pull down on the A/C Adapter jack to remove.
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Remove batteries by pushing a battery toward the spring.
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Lift battery out at an angle. Repeat with second battery.
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Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the four (4) screws from the back of the projection arm.
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Once screws are removed, lift the back up and off of the projection arm.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry apart the front of the projection arm casing. Start at the top of the projection arm.
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Once top is partially open, use a spudger to pry at the side of the projection arm.
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Turn the clock on its side. Slide the Focus Knob forward with your thumb.
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The Focus Knob Component should now be free of Projection Arm.
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Hold the Component in one hand and lift the Projection Beam up and away from the Focus Knob.
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Loosen Focus Knob by turning the Focus Knob counterclockwise with your fingers.
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If needed, add a SMALL amount of WD-40 to the base of the knob and continue turning Focus Knob.
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Place replacement Focus Knob in socket and turn clockwise to secure.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
