Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Speaker Replacement

Locate the bay door for the battery on the left side of the laptop.

Slide the latch to the right and then down to unlock it.

Pull out the battery.

Begin by turning the laptop upside down with the handle towards you.

Use a Phillips size 0 screwdriver to remove the 4 screws holding down the ram cover.

Remove the panel and set it aside.

Use a Phillips size 0 screwdriver to remove these 8 small screws.

Use a Phillips size 1 screwdriver to remove the remaining 8 screws.

Use a plastic opening tool to release, but NOT remove, the back cover because it is sealed with adhesive.

Slowly lift the cover so that you can disconnect the red and white wires connecting the speaker to the sound card.

Now the back cover should be off and you can access the inside of the casing.

Place the back cover infront of you so you can access the inside of it.

Remove the 3 screws holding in the speaker.

Pry out the speaker using a flat screw driver or a blue pry tool. It is held in with an adhesive.

Your speaker is now removed

Put in your replacement by following the reverse steps.