TDK Life on Record A33 Speaker Replacement

Written By: Matthew Phou

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TDK Life on Record A33 Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

The middle speaker can be taken apart and replaced if needed. A thin tool is required to take off the speaker guard as well as a Phillip's head screwdriver and a soldering iron to remove the speaker. Be careful when soldering the wires in the speaker.

Tools

Step 1

Push the nylon or metal spudger in the corner of the speaker guard.

Step 2

Slowly lift the speaker up enough so that you can slide around the speaker guard.

Step 3

Slide the nylon or metal spudger all around the speaker guard.

Step 4

Remove the speaker guard. You can now replace the speaker guard on your TDK Life on Record A33.

Step 5

Remove all (4) 3mm screws in the middle speaker using a Phillip's head screwdriver.
You can also remove the speakers on the left and right.

Step 6

Do not rip the wires inside the speaker when trying to open the middle speaker on the device.
Create an opening in the speaker by holding the device up and carefully grabbing the side of the speaker that pops out.

Step 7

Wear safety goggles and have something to absorb the smoke from the soldering iron just in case.
Do not burn the wires of the speaker.
Remove the solder that connects the wires to the speaker. You should be able to now remove the speaker and replace it.