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Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Shut down the laptop and disconnect the power cord.

    • Failing to disconnect or shut down the laptop could result in damage to the laptop or a shock hazard.

    • Turn the laptop over.

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    • Remove seven 10 mm T7 screws.

    • Remove four 6 mm T7 screws.

    • Use the blue plastic opening tool to carefully remove both rubber pads which cover the four remaining screws.

    • Remove the remaining four 10 mm T7 screws.

  3. Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift the cover upwards.

    • If the cover seems stuck, use a spudger tool to pry the sides.

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    • Locate the clip attaching the right-side speakers to the motherboard.

    • Carefully pull on the clip until it detaches from the motherboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool if needed.

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    • Remove the two 3.5mm #00 Phillips screws which hold the speaker in place.

    • Carefully lift the right-side speaker assembly away from the motherboard.

  6. Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the clip attaching the left-side speakers to the motherboard.

    • Carefully pull on the clip until it detaches from the motherboard.

    • Use a plastic opening tool if needed.

  7. Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire R7 Speakers Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 3.5mm #00 Phillips screws which hold the speaker in place.

    • Carefully lift the left-side speaker assembly away from the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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