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Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help you successfully remove the microphone out of your Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8. If the microphone component for this laptop is not functioning, use this guide to properly remove the faulty microphone for replacing.

What you need

  1. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Make sure the device is fully powered off.

    • Flip the computer over so that the back is facing up.

    • Remove the twelve 6mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the laptop.

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    • Use the iFixit opening tools as wedges to pry the back of the laptop off.

    • Go slow, making sure not to snap the plastic. With enough of a gap made, you can use your hand to finish taking off the back.

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  3. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement, Display Screen: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement, Display Screen: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 6mm Phillips #1 screws from the hinges on either side of the laptop.

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  5. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the camera/microphone ribbon cable from the circuit board.

    • Remove the single 3mm Phillips #1 screw from the Intel core.

    • Unplug the cable from the circuit board.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool, create a gap between the back and front of the display.

    • Lift the front out with your hands.

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  7. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #1 black screws from the microphone at the top of the display cover.

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  8. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the microphone component from the rest of the computer by detaching the connected wire.

    • The camera component of the laptop is connected to the same wire, so remove this as well.

    • The camera is only held down with adhesives, so there is no need to use any tools.

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  9. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the microphone and camera wire out from around the display screen.

    • Remove the ribbon cable at the bottom of the display screen to completely free the wire.

    • Carefully remove the adhesive tape and take out the ribbon cable.

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  10. Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Acer Chromebook Spin 15 CP315-1H-P1K8 Microphone Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the microphone from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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