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Acer Chromebook CB3-131-C3KD Speakers Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the speakers in your device.

What you need

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    • Make sure you turn off the laptop before starting.

    • Unscrew and remove the (11) eleven 4mm J0 head screws on the underside of the laptop using the JIS #0 screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to remove the back cover.

    • Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable connecting the back cover to the laptop.

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    • Unscrew the (2) two 3mm J0 Phillips head screws that hold the battery in place.

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    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • Carefully disconnect the cable parallel to the board, not at an angle. Otherwise, you could damage the port.

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    • Carefully lift the battery from one side, and then lift it out of the laptop.

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    • Disconnect the three ribbon cables from the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the cable by putting both thumbs on each tab and unlocking the cable by pushing the tabs away.

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    • Remove speakers by placing index finger on top and thumb on bottom of the speakers.

    • Peel speakers away from the base that is connected by an adhesive.

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    • Peel the black cord connecting the two speakers together away from the Velcro located at the midpoint between the two speakers.

    • Remove speakers from laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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