Asus X200MA Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on the replacement of the speaker of ASUS X200MA. This guide can be used to replace broken speakers or upgrade on this laptop. Use caution when removing the wires and removing the glued speakers with a spudger, as these are delicate processes.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Remove the following six screws:
Six 4 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Remove the following one screw:
One 14 mm screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
The 14mm screw goes in the center.

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Step 2

Use a plastic or metal spudger to separate the keyboard from the back panel and lift the keyboard out of place.

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Step 3 Speaker

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Disconnect the gold cap that connects to a black wire using the metal spudger.

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Step 4

Remove the plastic component from the clip by gently pulling it back.

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Step 5

Use the tweezers to free the speaker from the plastic clips.
Use a finger to lift the speaker and break the bond between the adhesive on the base plate and the speaker.

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Step 6

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Use the tweezers to carefully lift the wires from the plastic clips.

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Step 7

Use the metal tweezers to free the speaker from the plastic clips.
Use the metal spudger to break the bond between the base plate adhesive and the speaker.
Lift the speakers and remove them from the base plate.