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KICKSTAND REPLACEMENT

AND ADJUSTMENT

User Guide

For all products featuring the PIVOT Kickstand

[Issued 2022.09.28]

KICKSTAND REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT

USER GUIDE

Read Before Use

Follow the instructions in this guide to replace a damaged or defective
kickstand, or to adjust a kickstand that is dicult to operate due to improper
alignment.

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Read Before Use

If the PIVOT Kickstand is damaged or defective, replace it using the
Replacing Kickstand section of this guide (Page 5).

If the PIVOT Kickstand is dicult to operate, follow the instructions
in the Kickstand Adjustment section of this guide (Page 8).

Tools and Preparation

Proper replacement or adjustment of the kickstand requires
the following:

1. Paper Shims: Make paper shims by
cutting a business card or index card into
four strips. Aprox. size: 0.7 x 2 in

2. Phillips Screwdriver Size #1

3. Scissors

Pro Tip!

!

A screwdriver that is too small or too
large may damage the PIVOT case and
Kickstand.

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Removing Device

Remove the device from the PIVOT case before
replacing or adjusting the kickstand.

Beginning with the bottom edge near
the charging port, press firmly using
your thumbs to disengage the case
seal. Continue carefully pressing
around the edges of the case to
release the device in the order
shown. Do not attempt to pry or
force the device from the case.

1. Start at the bottom and move left.

2. Continue around the top edge.

3. Release the right edge to remove device.

Warning!

!

Do not use excessive force or tools of
any kind during installation or
removal of device. Doing so may
cause damage or personal injury.

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Replacing Kickstand

STEP 1: Remove the four rubber feet
on the case back by pushing them
out from the inside. This allows
the case to rest flat and flush on
the table surface. Do not
attempt kickstand
replacement without
accomplishing this step.

Pro Tip!

!

The rubber feet can be easily removed using a
flat head screw driver and applying gentle
pressure from the inside of the case. Set the
rubber feet aside you will need them later.

STEP 2: Place the case body on a flat work surface, with
the interior facing up, as illustrated.

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STEP 3: Remove screws as indicated using a Phillips
screwdriver in the following order:

1. Left Kickstand Hinge, 2x Screws 2. Right Kickstand Hinge, 2x Screws

1

Warning!

!

Do not use power tools of any kind. Doing so may result
in injury or damage. Use a manual Phillips screwdriver
when loosening, removing or tightening screws.

2

STEP 4: Flip case over and remove old kickstand. Install new kickstand
from the top-down as illustrated. Carefully flip case over again and
replace the screws removed in STEP 3 in reverse order.

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STEP 5: Ensure the kickstand hinges are in
the 0-degree position as illustrated. Doing
so will ensure the threaded inserts on the
kickstand properly align with the screws in
the hinges.

STEP 6: Install new kickstand as illustrated.

STEP 7: Gently flip case over.
Loosely tighten kickstand hinge
screws. Do not fully tighten
screws. You will fully tighten
the screws in the next section,
Kickstand Adjustment.
Proceed to step 2 on the
next page to adjust and
align the kickstand.

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Kickstand Adjustment

STEP 1: Remove the four rubber feet
on the case back by pushing them
out from the inside. This allows
the case to rest flat and flush on
the table surface. Do not
attempt kickstand
replacement without
accomplishing this step.

STEP 2: Place on a flat table or surface, face up.

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STEP 3: Loosen, but do not remove the screws as indicated using
a Phillips screwdriver in the following order:

1 Left Kickstand Hinge

1

2 Right Case Hinge

2

3 Right Kickstand Hinge

3

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4 Left Case Hinge

5 Left Metal Hinge Barrel

4

5

6 Right Metal Hinge Barrel

6

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STEP 4: Flip case over.

STEP 5: Insert the four paper shims as illustrated below.

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STEP 6: The paper shims align and center the kickstand, which
ensures proper engagement of the locking tabs. Kickstand
misalignment will cause the locking tabs to fail to engage or
engage too loosely, or to engage too tightly, making it very
dicult to open the kickstand.

STEP 7: With paper shims installed, carefully flip case over.
Tighten all screws in the following order:

A. Left Case Hinge
B. Right Kickstand Hinge
C. Right Case Hinge

D. Left Kickstand Hinge
E. Right Metal Hinge Barrel
F. Left Metal Hinge Barrel

A

F

D

Warning!

!

Hand-tighten only. Do not
over-tighten or use power tools of any
kind. Doing so may result in damage.

C

E

B

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STEP 8: Remove paper shims and test kickstand
function by opening and closing it several times. If it
does not function as desired, return to STEP 3 and
re-accomplish the adjustment procedure.

STEP 9: Reinstall the four rubber feet by inserting
them from the outside of the case. Firmly press the
feet into place to ensure a proper seal.

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