Introduction
If your Coby Kyros MID9042 is not producing clear audio (including distortion, static, or anything that sounds unpleasant) this guide can help you replace the speaker with a new one. This guide will require soldering skills and preciseness for steps requiring wiring and dewiring. It is recommended to solder in a soldering work-station or something similar.
For soldering and desoldering instruction please review the soldering page to ensure wiring connections are well soldered.
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Remove the Anti-slip pads from all four corners of the back of the device.
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Use Phillips #0 Precision screwdriver to remove the four screws from the back cover (screws are about 1/8'').
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Gently use the iFixit opening tool to pry the back cover apart from the front.
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After you have opened the cover, use your hands to open the tablet like a book.
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Desolder the red and black speaker wires from the circuit board. How To Solder and Desolder Connections
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Gently remove the speakers from the tablet.
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When replacing the speaker, remember the red wire connects to positive and the black wire connects to negative.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
