Pioneer A3 - Page 2

Removing the built-in battery (XW-SMA3 only)
1 Insert the ordinary at-head (−) screwdriver into
the gap between the speaker grille and grille
frame, and press the grille outward to release it.
The speaker grille is press-tted into the grille frame.
Take care not to injure yourself with the tip of the
screwdriver.
on
input
network
input
volume
standby/on
Ordinary flat-head (–)
screwdriver
Speaker grill
2 Remove the speaker grill.
on
input
network
input
volume
standby/on
Speaker grill
3 Remove the 4 screws on the bottom of the unit.
Screws
4 Remove the grille frame.
The grille frame is xed rmly in position. Remove the
13 screws (a) holding the frame, then insert your nger
in the duct (b) and pull out rmly.
on
input
network
input
volume
standby/on
(a)
(b)
5 Remove the connectors.
First remove the 1 connector (a) on the upper inside
surface of the unit. Next, remove the 3 connectors (b)
on the unit’s lower inside surface.
(a)
(b)
6 Remove the MAIN ASSY.
Remove the 9 MAIN ASSY screws, then use the wire
cutters to cut the antenna wire.
Wire cutters
Screws
MAIN ASSY
7 Remove the 4 screws around the battery case
to remove the battery and battery case.
Battery
Battery case
TIPS
・
When removing the lithium-ion battery, do not pull on
the device’s connectors or wires.
・
Insert the tip of the ordinary at-head (−) screwdriver
between the battery and case, and pry out the battery.
Be careful not to scar the battery with the tip of the
screwdriver.
8 Use a piece of adhesive tape to tape the battery
connector to the side of the battery.
Electrical tape
TIPS
・
To avoid short circuit accidents, cover the entire
connector with adhesive tape and fasten it to the
battery’s body.
CAUTION
・
Follow the precautions noted below when placing the
depleted lithium-ion battery into the recycling container
of a participating dealer.
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- Do not remove any of the battery’s vinyl plastic
covering.
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- Do not cut the battery’s wire or connector.
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- Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
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- If the battery’s metallic terminal becomes exposed,
cover it entirely in electrical insulating tape.
・
When disposing of the other parts of the device, follow
all local community rules and ordinances regarding
disposal.
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