Introduction

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    • Remove the six screw covers from the bottom of the device.

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    • Starting from the screw covers, remove the front and back casing of the device.

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    • Carefully pull off the casing covering the ends.

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    • Slowly remove the casing from the top of the device.

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    • Unscrew the five 11.5mm Phillips screws from the bottom plate.

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    • Carefully pull apart the bottom and top plates, using the blue plastic opening tool.

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    • Once the plates are separated, slowly pull the bottom plate away from the top plate.

    • There are wires connected to both plates, so be cautious while doing this step.

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    • Use the metal spudger to bend the three bendable clamps on the ends of the speaker cover.

    • Beware, the bending process requires patience and extra time.

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    • Next, use the metal spudger to bend the four bendable clamps on the bottom of the speaker cover.

    • This step also requires some time and patience.

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    • Finally, bend the speaker cover upward and it will slide out.

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    • With some force, push the motherboard straight in toward the center of the device.

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    • Pull the motherboard straight out of the device.

    • There is some adhesive on the motherboard that holds it in place. This makes the motherboard fit in the groove rather tight.

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    • Unplug the speaker's connector from the motherboard.

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    • Unscrew the eight screws holding the speakers in place.

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    • Desolder the the wires connected to the back side of both speakers.

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    • Carefully push the speakers out one at a time.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

David Rice

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