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Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement

Introduction

Having a hard time getting sound from your Chromebook? Made sure that your Chromebook wasn't muted? Then you may need to replace the speakers.

What you need

  1. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Phillips #1 Screwdriver
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    • Remove ten 8 mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the Chromebook using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Two of the screws are hidden by rubber caps along the rubber rest of the device. Use tweezers to get them out.

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  2. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Place the plastic opening tool into the edges between the front of the Chromebook and the back of it with the upper scoop of the opening tool facing upward.

    • Push down on the plastic opening tool to unhinge the top portion of the Chromebook from its lower portion. Opening the Chromebook all the way where the display touches the ground helps in opening up the top edge.

    • Use your hand to gently lift the top portion of the Chromebook from the bottom portion of it to avoid damaging the ribbon cables.

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  3. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the trackpad to the motherboard.

    • Gently disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

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  4. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the latch out on both the Input/Output board as well as the motherboard.

    • Gently remove the ribbon cable connecting the I/O board to the motherboard.

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  5. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove two 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the metal grate connected to the battery.

    • Remove metal grate from battery.

    • Remove six 4 mm Phillips #1 screws from the battery

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  7. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • Lift battery from the bottom portion of the Chromebook.

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  8. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the Chromebook.

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  9. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Wireless Card: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black and white wires from the wireless card.

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  10. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the single 4 mm Phillips #1 screw pinning the wireless card in place.

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  11. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the wireless card away from the motherboard.

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  12. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew one 3 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • Unscrew one 2.5 mm Phillips #1 screw.

    • Unscrew four 4 mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  13. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wires that connect the motherboard to the speakers.

    • Disconnect the motherboard from the display.

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  14. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.

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  15. Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Speakers: step 14, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook C202 Speakers Replacement, Speakers: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the speakers away from the bottom portion of the Chromebook.

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Conclusion

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

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