Removing The Speakers - Dell XPS M1710 Service Manual

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Speakers
Dell™ XPS™ M1710 Service Manual

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product
Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching
an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Computer) before working inside the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hinge cover (see
3. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
4. Remove the display assembly (see
5. Remove the palm rest (see
NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to help prevent damage to them.
6. Disconnect the speaker cables (one cable is the speaker LED cable) from the connector(s) on the system board.
7. Lift the tape (if present) that secures the speaker cables to the computer base, and disengage the cables from the
cable guides.
8. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the speakers (two on each speaker).
9. Remove the speakers.
1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
Before Working Inside Your
Removing the Hinge
Removing the Display
Removing the Palm Rest).
2 cable guides
Computer.
Cover).
Assembly).
3 tape
Before Working Inside Your