Audiovox CR8030iE5 Speakers Replacement

Introduction

If the speaker in your Audiovox CR8030iE5 is no longer functioning, it’s likely that you have a faulty speaker that needs to be changed. The speaker is a crucial component of your device. Its primary function is to emit sound to alert or wake up a user at a predetermined time.

This guide will walk you through the steps to replace a faulty speaker and install a new one. Please note that each speaker contains a powerful magnet; exercise caution by keeping it away from any nearby metal objects.

What you need

Step 1 Top-Casing

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Turn the device upside down.
Apply constant pressure to the base of your Audiovox, while holding the plastic casing until the casing is completely removed.

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Step 2

Remove the four screws from the base using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 3

Turn the device right-side up.
Gently pull the top panel off of the device.

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Step 4

Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the screw found in the middle of the board.

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Step 5

Pull back the board gently to avoid disconnecting the attached wires.
This allows you to view the soldered connections on the other side, and the internal components.

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Step 6 Speakers

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Notice that there are two speakers located on opposite sides of the inside of your Audiovox.
Slide a plastic opening tool along the rim of the faulty speaker where it meets the plastic casing.
This action removes any glue or adhesive that holds the speaker to the wall of your Audiovox.

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Step 7

Using your thumb, applying constant pressure, pull back the plastic tab towards the speaker and away from the metal bracket.
Simultaneously insert a Phillips #00 screwdriver into the square hole on the underside of clock and push through to lift the metal bracket off of the plastic tab.

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Step 8

Repeat the second part of "Step 7" for the other hole.

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Step 9

Pull up on the metal brackets, found on either side, until the speaker is completely removed. Removing the speaker is rather challenging. Don't get discouraged if it takes multiple attempts!
Each speaker contains a powerful magnet. Try to keep them away from nearby metal objects.

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