DLite Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Does anybody have tips on how to remove and replace an engraved faceplate from a C4 light switch without breaking one of the two tiny tabs that hold it in place? Frustratingly, I am no better than 50/50 at this process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 msgreenf Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Automotive-Hook-and-Pick-Set/1002629322 DLite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 msgreenf Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 100% successful, you will never break another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cidle323 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/control4-button-removal-and-alignment-toolkit-c4-btnart-a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 msgreenf Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 18 minutes ago, cidle323 said: https://www.snapav.com/shop/en/snapav/control4-button-removal-and-alignment-toolkit-c4-btnart-a Yeah. That works too. Lol. And I'm happy to sell you one but it's virtually the same as the Lowe's option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DLite Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 1 minute ago, msgreenf said: Yeah. That works too. Lol. And I'm happy to sell you one but it's virtually the same as the Lowe's option It does look suspiciously like the Lowe's tools, which I just ordered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cidle323 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 30 minutes ago, msgreenf said: Yeah. That works too. Lol. And I'm happy to sell you one but it's virtually the same as the Lowe's option Haha pretty much, post was more for the pictures of the button removal process. DLite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cyknight Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Honestly, I just use a small flat screw driver (security panel style), apply a bit of pressure from one side with a finger and gently twist the screw driver to release the button (on the other side ). Failure rate 0. C4 User 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DLite Posted July 18 Author Share Posted July 18 3 minutes ago, Cyknight said: Honestly, I just use a small flat screw driver (security panel style), apply a bit of pressure from one side with a finger and gently twist the screw driver to release the button (on the other side ). Failure rate 0. I think I was born without the button removal gene, because that is my strategy, and I am obviously bad at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 RAV Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I like the hook, as you can have the force from the back side of the tab if you will pulling it away from the base. Flea market dental tools are another source for a tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Does anybody have tips on how to remove and replace an engraved faceplate from a C4 light switch without breaking one of the two tiny tabs that hold it in place? Frustratingly, I am no better than 50/50 at this process.
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