Replacing The Speaker - Dell Inspiron 2100 Manual

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2100
NOTICE: To ensure maximum cooling for the microprocessor, do not touch the glue side
of the thermal conductive tape. The oils in your skin reduce the heat transfer capability
on the glue side of the tape.
5. Peel up the EMI adhesive sponge that connects the audio EMI shield to the thermal
cooling solution.
You only need to peel up the part of the sponge that lays on the thermal cooling solution.
The end of the sponge that lays on the audio EMI shield can remain.
NOTICE: The audio EMI shield is attached to the USB connector housing with two-sided
tape. To avoid bending the audio EMI shield, care must be taken when separating the
audio EMI shield from the USB connector housing.
6. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, carefully separate the audio EMI shield away from
the USB connector housing.
Place the edge of the screwdriver between the audio EMI shield and the USB connector
housing, and slowly pry the two apart.
7. Carefully disconnect the speaker wire connector from the system board.
The male connector on the speaker wire is keyed to fit into the female connector one way
only.
8. Remove the two M2 x 5-mm screws that secure the speaker to the bottom case
assembly.
9. Remove the speaker from the bottom case assembly.
10. Remove the rubber speaker gasket from the bottom case assembly.

Replacing the Speaker

1. Reinstall the rubber speaker gasket in the bottom case.
The gasket is keyed, so it will fit in the bottom case one way only.
2. Place the speaker in the bottom case.
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