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Old 09-11-2017, 04:13 AM
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Ah, I think I misunderstood your original question.

I believe you want to know how to remove the switches from the wood panel without damaging the panel.

1) From underneath, squeeze one (either top or bottom) of the integral metal spring steel clips flat with your finger or a blunt key.
You may have plastic prongs rather than spring metal clips on your switches
Avoid using a screwdriver as you may shear off the locking tab in the wood panel if the tool slips.

2) Simultaneously, gently push the same (top or bottom) pin side of the switch up to release the switch fom the locking tab of the wood panel.

Repeat step 1) and 2) on the other side of the switch.

Once the top and bottom of the switch are released from the locking tabs you can push the switch up and out of the wood panel.
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