Introduction

This guide outlines how to replace a tweeter from the Definitive Technology W7, with a model number of 093207098505. The motivation behind removing/replacing this part is that defective tweeters are a common symptom of distorted/poor audio. There are no potentially harmful things that can be encountered during this guide.

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    • Wedge the spudger in any of the four corners of the panel and apply downward pressure on the spudgers handle to pry the panel away from the speaker housing.

    • Repeat this procedure around the perimeter until the panel releases, then lift the panel up by hand.

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    • Remove the thirteen 5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Once all screws have been removed, gently pull up on the black panel to remove it from the top of the speaker.

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    • The gray mesh bag covering the speaker will now be exposed.

    • Flick the switch on the middle of the lock down to loosen the sack.

    • Pull upwards on the locking mechanism to loosen the drawstring. Stop pulling when the mesh bag is loose enough that it can be pulled downwards.

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    • Remove the four screws on top of the device on each corner with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the black panel.

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    • Pull gently on the two red wires to disconnect them individually from the tweeter.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three black screws attaching the tweeter to the housing.

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    • Gently press down, from the outside of the case, on the tweeter to free it from the speaker case.

    • Ensure that you have an additional hand underneath the tweeter to catch it when it falls from the speaker case.

    • Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other tweeter if necessary.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Brendan Thibault

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