About this task
NOTE:
The left and right speakers cannot be separated for individual replacement. When either speaker needs to be
replaced, services will dispatch both the speaker assembly as a single serviceable component.
The following image(s) indicate the location of the down-firing speakers and provides a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Figure 29. Removing the speakers
Steps
1. Lift the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from its connector (TP1) on the system board.
2. Move the touchpad cable off the down-firing speaker cables.
3. Disconnect the down-firing speaker cables from their connector (SPK1) on the system board.
4. Remove the down-firing speaker cables from their routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Peel up the adhesive tapes that secure the down-firing speaker cables to the touchpad and touchpad bracket.
NOTE:
Ensure that the down-firing speaker cables are moved away from the touchpad and touchpad bracket.
6. Lift the down-firing speakers off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
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