Introduction

If the alarm on your Equity Alarm Clock 13014 is not going off, use this guide to replace the alarm switch.

The alarm switch is a small lever that is flipped, at the set time of the alarm, to activate an internal circuit which in response triggers the alarm to sound. A faulty alarm switch will not activate the internal circuit therefore, never triggering the sound.

Step 5 requires knowledge of basic soldering to detach a wire.

Here is a helpful video on basic soldering: How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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    • Remove the battery door using your finger nail or an opening tool.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the 3 screws on the back cover.

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    • Remove the back cover gently.

    • DO NOT pull the back cover off quickly or you may damage the wires connected.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the small screw located above the alarm switch.

    • Remove the small screw located below the alarm switch as well.

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    • Place the end of the soldering iron on the end of the wire connected to the copper cylinder to detach the wire.

    • If you are unfamiliar with soldering, take a look at this article: How to Solder and Desolder Connections.

    • To replace the alarm switch, attach one end of new alarm switch wire to the copper cylinder.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to reinstall the switch screws.

    • Follow steps in reverse order to assemble the clock.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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