Dell XPS 14 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The device featured in this replacement guide is the Dell XPS 14 L421X. This guide will assist the user in removing and replacing the laptop's speaker system. There are no special skills or requirements for this guide. The speaker will likely need to be replaced if you are experiencing audio system issues. For more troubleshooting information, refer to the troubleshooting page. Before fully removing the speakers, make sure you check to ensure that the speaker is connected to the device, as these symptoms may also be due to a loose cable or plug. Before following these steps, it is crucial that you ground yourself. You can do so by wearing an ESD-safe anti-static wrist strap.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Position the computer back side up so that the “XPS” logo is facing you.
Remove six 3 mm screws along the perimeter of the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 2

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Use an opening tool to pry up the metal plate.
Remove the two 6 mm screws under the silver flap using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 3

Use an opening tool to pop out the back panel.
Once unhinged, the panel will open away from you.
The back panel will still be attached by a ribbon cable. Be cautious when opening the panel to ensure the ribbon stays intact.

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Step 4

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Flip over the back panel so that the interior of the panel is facing up.
Remove three 2 mm screws that are connected to the vendor GCE disk on the bottom left corner of the back panel using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the black plastic cover that holds the disk in place.
Remove the back panel.
The GCE disk should still be connected to the computer via a purple ribbon cable.