HP Stream 14-CB174WM Speakers Replacement

Written By: Daniel Pickett
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HP Stream 14-CB174WM Speakers Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

15 - 25 minutes

Introduction

Are you finding that the sound quality from your laptop speakers just isn't as vibrant as it used to be? If your audio experience is marred by crackling, distorted sound, or even silence, it might be time to consider replacing your laptop speakers. Typically, after 18 to 24 months of regular use, laptop speakers can start to show signs of wear and tear, leading to diminished sound quality.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of safely removing and installing new speakers for your laptop. Whether you're dealing with worn-out speakers or need to access other internal components, understanding this procedure is essential. Before you begin, make sure you have the right tools at your disposal: a plastic prying tool and a Phillips #1 screwdriver head.

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    • Use an opening pick to gently pry up the edge of the rubber foot.

    • Grab the lifted edge of the foot and gently pull it away.

    • Repeat for the other rubber foot.

    • The oils on your skin can damage the adhesive on the rubber feet. Try not to touch the adhesive part of the feet with your hands.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 6.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the lower case and chassis.

    • Slide the opening pick around the perimeter, prying every couple of centimeters as you go.

    • You will hear "snaps" of the lower case retaining clips releasing.

    • Continue prying around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.

    • Lift off the lower case.

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    • Remove the following Phillips screws that secure the battery:

    • Three 2.9 mm

    • Two 6.8 mm

    • Be sure to keep different screw types separate from one another throughout the battery removal process.

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    • Use your fingers or the point of a spudger to slowly “wiggle” the battery connector directly out of its socket.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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    • Gently unseat the battery connector wire out from under the two plastic tabs.

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    • Lift the battery up and out of the laptop.

    • The battery should lift out with very little effort. If the battery cannot easily be lifted out of the laptop chassis, check to see if you missed any screws.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.6 mm screws that secure the speakers.

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    • Use two plastic opening tools to "walk" the speaker connector directly out of its motherboard port.

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    • Wedge an opening tool underneath one corner of the speakers and prop that side of the speaker upwards.

    • Repeat this for both sides of the speakers.

    • You will hear cracking sounds during this process. This is normal.

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    • Lift the speakers up and out of the laptop chassis.

    • The speakers should be loose and easily come out of the laptop chassis with little to no force. If it does not, repeat the previous step.

Conclusion

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

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