Introduction
If your laptop audio is distorted or does not work at all, you can use this guide to replace the internal speakers. This process is moderately difficult due to a large number of screws and wiring to keep track of. The only tools required are a #0 Phillips head screwdriver, metal spudger, plastic opening tool, and magnetic project mat to keep track of the screws for each step. Be sure to handle the speakers and all wires with care, as they are delicate parts.
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To expose the hard drive, remove the cover by sliding it toward you and pulling up on the panel.
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Use a #0 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.0 mm screws attaching the hard drive to the laptop.
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Pull the clear plastic ribbon to the left until the mount is detached from the laptop.
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Lift the hard drive out of the well.
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Slide the "lock" tab upward to unlock the battery before removal.
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While pushing the "release" tab upward, lift the battery and pull outward to remove it from the laptop.
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To unsecure the bottom cover, remove all the cover screws using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.
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Remove the two 9.0 mm screws on each side of the battery.
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Remove the twelve 8.0 mm long screws alongside the entire back cover.
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Remove the three 3.0 mm screws inside the battery well.
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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pry open the latch points located under the silver plastic trim. Repeat this around the back cover.
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Lift the back cover upward and away from the laptop.
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Rotate the laptop so that the battery well is closest to you and the fan unit is on the left side.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 9.0 mm lid hinge screws next to the left and right speaker unit.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the one 3.0 mm screw attaching the grounding wire to the left lid hinge.
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Use a metal spudger to pry upward and loosen the lid hinge next to the left and right speaker unit.
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Pull each lid hinge toward you until they are completely out of the way.
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Use a plastic opening tool to unsecure the white charging connector above the left speaker unit.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the one 4.0 mm screw attaching the grounding wire to the large screen cable.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 3.0 mm screws securing the left and right speaker unit to the laptop.
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Start with the left speaker and carefully guide the unit while unwrapping the black and white wires from the wire guides.
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Repeat this process with the right speaker unit. These wires will be black and red.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
