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Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement

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  1. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Rear Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Rear Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Rear Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully insert your metal pry tool between the back cover and the frame at an angle as shown.

    • Give the tool a twist to the left to start separating the clips.

    • Work your way to the corner, prying and twisting to pop the clips as you go.

  2. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Right Side: step 2, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Right Side: step 2, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Right Side: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert an opening pick to make sure the clips don't close down again as you round the corner and start working on the right side of the tablet.

    • Continue as before, prying and twisting to release the catches.

  3. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Top Edge: step 3, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Top Edge: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Continue along the top edge as before

    • When you get to the corner, be careful not to insert the tool in the space below the power on symbol. There is a delicate clip there that is easy to break if you're prying with the tool. (Yes, I'm speaking from experience. Don't be me.)

  4. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Left Side: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Left Side: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Unclip the left side of the tablet.

  5. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Bottom Edge: step 5, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Bottom Edge: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Back to the bottom side again, this little part by itself is a little finicky to get unclipped, just follow the same procedure as with the first one.

    • And finally the home stretch between the keyboard/power connector and the right hand guide pin, back to where you started.

  6. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • The rear cover is removed.

  7. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Unplug the Tablet Battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Unplug the Tablet Battery: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Peel back the tape securing the battery connector.

  8. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp the plug by the tabs on either side and pull it straight out from the connector.

  9. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Charging Port Disconnection: step 9, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Charging Port Disconnection: step 9, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Charging Port Disconnection: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Unstick the grounding tape from the charging connector.

  10. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Using a spudger, flip up the latch securing the charge port flex cable.

  11. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Grasp the pull tab on the flex cable and use it to pull the cable out of the connector.

  12. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • The flex cable is lightly adhered to the display frame, so use a spudger to separate it.

  13. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Unplug the speakers.

    • Grasp the connector itself; do not pull on the wires to unplug the speakers.

  14. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Right Speaker: step 14, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Right Speaker: step 14, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Right Speaker: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • The speaker is lightly adhered to the case with double sided tape. Use a spudger to pry the speaker up to remove it.

  15. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker: step 15, image 1 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker: step 15, image 2 of 3 Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Repeat for the left speaker.

  16. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement, Deroute the Speaker Wires: step 16, image 1 of 1
    • Starting at the left speaker, lift the wire out of the channel it sits in.

  17. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Fold the charging port flex cable back to clear the speaker cable channel.

  18. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1
    • One last tab to clear.

  19. Acer Iconia W510 Speaker Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • And the speakers are free.

Conclusion

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

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