Introduction
The speaker allows audio from the device, however, overtime the speaker may stop working due to damage from dirt and dust or long-term use of the high volume. This guide demonstrates how to replace the speaker.
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Remove the SD card located on the right side of the device by pushing into the SD card slot and pulling the card out.
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Remove the six 1.2 mm screws that secure the back case with a 2.5 Hex Bit screwdriver.
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Insert an opening tool into the MicroSD card slot and twist it clockwise to begin releasing the rear case.
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Pry around the entire perimeter until the rear case fully releases.
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Remove the rear case.
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Disconnect the red audio cable from its motherboard port by carefully pulling the connector with your index finger and thumb or with fine tip tweezers.
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Flip up the black ZIF locking flap that secures the bronze ribbon cable.
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Gently disconnect the bronze ribbon cable.
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Lift the motherboard up and out the chassis.
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Take a pair of angled tweezers and put it in the square hole next to the tweezers.
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Rotate the tweezer tip clockwise to push the speaker out of the chassis.
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Remove the speaker.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.
