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Old 11-17-19, 05:52 PM
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I ordered new silver clips, but they don't really do anything but slide in and out freely. Velcro or double sided tape didn't work.
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Old 11-17-19, 06:51 PM
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You can try to put your phone on selfie mode and look up under the trim piece that the clips go into. You should find 4 rectangular openings that these 4 clips should plug into (see sketch below)...

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Here is a picture of the 4 rectangular openings. You may have to use a screw-driver to spread your new metal clips to improve their fit.

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bend the metal tabs out slightly with a small screwdriver so they catch better in their sockets.
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I've tried but I guess I need to keep manipulating them. Pretty annoying but I'm determined to make it correct.
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