Chameleon button dissaembly

[Iken]

**PLEASE NOTE** Due to the amount of small pieces and the risks ran by losing any of them. Disassembling the button sector will result in loss of warranty. This video is only for experienced hands-on modders or DIY'ers.
Unless the customer can prove that all components are on hand for button replacement service prior to shipping back, the warranty shall exercise it's full year.

YouTube - Chameleon button removal

 

[aspen]

Thank you for posting this guide, could be very helpful.

 

[Iken]

I have to admit, it was recommended for me Not to do this, but I always been more of a people person
I hope it does help Aspen. Your very welcome

 

[RatRacer]

Ohhhh, I love a good puzzle!

 

[Iken]

Ohhhh, I love a good puzzle!

lol I have to admit, it is Fun!

 

[Charged]

Yes thanks for the post, that's really good info. The switch was my only real concern when I purchased this gem . I was blown away when I saw how the switch assembly was integrated into one section and intruiged as to how they did that. Now I know and still am very impressed. I've had no problems with mine and very pleased with the quality.

 

[Iken]

Great Charged! The button specs are Contact rating: 50 mA @ 12 VDC
Insulation resistance: 100 megohms min. (100 VDC)
Dielectric withstanding voltage: 250 VAC for 1 minute
Contact resistance: 100 milliohms max. @ 5 VDC, 10 mA
Electrical life: 100,000 cycles min.
There is a 1,000,000 cycle version. You Know that I'm looking into that!

 

[Iken]

To check the button for functionality by using the sound feature in multimeter's. By setting the multimeter to the sound icon, that emits sound from the device upon a completed connection. Connect the needles to the specified prongs, then depress the Chameleon's button. If there is sound, the button is well, if no sounds is emitted, then the button is bad.
Tact Switch Vertical Shaft length: 3.5mm | Distributed By MCM | BTS-1102B (BTS1102B)

Button configuration:
First we have to prep our new functional button, by using needle nose pliers. The prongs that are on the fresh button are crooked and must be flattened. By using the pliers against the each of the four prongs (the long way) press down with the pliers to make the prongs flat. Once flat, grab hold of each prong with the pliers and give them a 108 degrees turn (towards the outside) till the prong is angled. I modified the photo to show more detail.

With the button setup in this configuration, it is ready to be inserted into the sector #6.

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Installing Components:

Holding #6 button sector, Place #5 (flat plastic washer) down at the bottom.
Then take your modified button. Hold it, by the prongs that are raised in the air and set into it's central location. With the flat side of the prongs resting on #5 plastic washer ring.

Then take #2 Half brass ring and set it onto the prongs. From the bottom of the button sector #6, insert #11 and #10. By holding #2 down with a screwdriver, it will enable #10 to be properly installed.

If you notice #7, it has a certain cut at the bottom. Slide in, against #6 inner wall, cut side down.

Apply #3, thin plastic layer. Then Apply #2, other half moon. Bend the button's prongs to lay flat against the newly installed #2. Once flat, install #8 then #9.

Lastly apply #12 (the lid) and your remaining #10. Screw down. Done.



The reason why this Could void the warranty, is because if any parts are lost in this DIY repair, they cannot be obtained by us or the manufacture and will need to be found via online or hardware store.