Introduction
Use this guide to replace the speakers in your Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop.
If your laptop isn’t producing sound, or if the sound is distorted or intermittent, your speakers may be faulty. Be sure to troubleshoot any speaker-related issues before attempting to replace them.
Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
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Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.
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Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.
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Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 4.5mm screws that hold the battery down to the mid frame.
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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 4.8 mm screws from the speaker on the right side.
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Lift the speakers up.
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Disconnect the cable speakers from the routing.
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Remove the speakers from the system.
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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.
Somehow I find the screws for the T480s bottom cover to be slightly more prone to stripping, compared to the ThinkPad T480 and X1 Carbon Gen 6. However, the #1 Phillips screws on the T480s have drives that are cut in a way that also let you use a #3 flathead.
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