Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Speakers Replacement

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Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Speakers Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace one or both speakers for your Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH.

This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.

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    • Shut down your laptop and unplug any cables.

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    • Close the laptop and flip it over on a flat, clean surface.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 6.6 mm‑long screws from the back cover.

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    • Insert the long edge of an opening pick straight down between the chassis and the back cover at the rear of the laptop

    • Pry up to release a few back cover clips and position the opening pick flat under the back cover.

    • Slide the pick along the rear edge of the laptop to release the clips.

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    • Pry around the entire perimeter until the back cover releases.

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    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the back cover is stuck, repeat the previous step to release any remaining clips.

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    • Use tweezers or your fingers to peel away the tape covering the battery connector.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to push down on either side of the battery cable connector until it comes out of its socket.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.7 mm‑long screws securing the battery.

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    • Lift the battery out of the chassis and remove it.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to push down on either side of the right speaker cable connector until it comes out of its socket.

    • The right speaker is on the left-hand side since your laptop is upside down.

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    • Repeat the same procedure for the left speaker.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Acer partners with different e-waste recycling programs that vary by region, click here to see where you can properly dispose of your e-waste.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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