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BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide will cover the steps required to access and replace the speakers on each side of the device. Speakers are replaced one-by-one and can be done in any order.

What you need

  1. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the back panel off by inserting it in between the front and back panel.

    • There are clips that need to be released on all four sides of the device.

    • When replacing the back cover insert the bottom side first ( usb and hdmi ports stick out about 2mm ) inserting them into the covers openings will allow for easier reassembly

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  2. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Unscrew Left Speaker: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 1.55x.33mm Phillips screw from the metal frame.

    • Remove 1.5x4.25mm Phillips screw from speaker bar.

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  4. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker Stickers: step 3, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove the Left Speaker Stickers: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Peel off the stickers holding the left speaker in place with a tweezer or by using your fingers

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  5. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Left Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Left Speaker: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the left speaker bar out from its metal bracket.

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  6. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Unscrew Right Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove both 1.5x4.25mm Phillips screws from the right speaker bar by using the Phillips Screwdriver.

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  7. BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Right Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Speaker Replacement, Remove Right Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the right speaker bar to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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