Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Left Speaker Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day
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Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Left Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

14

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the left speaker in your Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 laptop.

The left speaker is on the same side as the charging and HDMI ports.

If your speaker sounds crackly, like static, or isn't making noise, it may be damaged and in need of replacement.

For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of a dangerous fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

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    • Shut down your laptop (don't just put it in sleep mode) and disconnect all cables.

    • Flip the laptop upside-down, and rotate it so the screen hinge faces towards you.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws securing the base cover.

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    • Press the tip of an opening pick into the seam between the base cover and the bottom-left corner of the frame (near the screen hinge).

    • It can be tricky to get the pick into the seam for the first time. Angle the pick vertically and press down with firm pressure.

    • Pivot the pick down and slide it around the corner to release the clips.

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    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge to release the clips securing the cover.

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    • Press the tip of an opening pick into the seam between the base cover and the bottom-right corner of the frame (near the screen hinge).

    • Pivot the pick down and slide it around the corner to release the clips.

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    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge to release the clips securing the cover.

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    • Grasp the base cover along the screen hinge edge and pull up to loosen the cover.

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    • Lift and remove the base cover.

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    • Because of the battery connector's design, the only way to disconnect the battery is by physically removing it.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws securing the battery.

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    • Grasp the top edge of the battery and lift to disconnect it.

    • You may feel a little resistance from the battery connector as it disconnects—that's normal.

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    • Lift and remove the battery.

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    • The left speaker has the letters SPK-L engraved near the bottom.

    • Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the left speaker connector and "walk" it out of its socket.

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    • Use your fingers to lift the speaker off its posts and remove it.

    • During reassembly, put the two grommets over their posts and push the speaker down so it slides into place.

    • Only press on the rigid plastic at the bottom and edges of the speaker. Pushing in the center near the soft diaphragm may damage the speaker.

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    • Make sure your replacement speaker has two rubber grommets—one in the top right-corner, and one in the bottom-left corner.

    • If it doesn't, remove the grommets from your old speaker and install them in your replacement.

    • Installing a grommet can be tricky. Use your fingers to pinch the grommet and slide it into place.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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.

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