Dell XPS 15 9500 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace your Dell XPS 15 9500 Speaker.

If your laptop no longer emits sound or does not function properly, your speakers are likely faulty and may need replacement. There are no special skills involved in the removal of the speakers.

Before using this guide, make sure to review the troubleshooting page to ensure that the speaker doesn't have any driver issues or other issues.

Make sure to power off your laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source before beginning the process.

What you need

Step 1 Base Panel

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Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws from the bottom panel with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 2

Gently wedge an opening tool in the gap between the base panel and chassis, and pry vertically around the perimeter until it releases from the chassis.
Lift the base panel up and away from the chassis.

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Step 3 Speaker

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.0 mm screws (one on each speaker).
Use an opening tool to lift out the speaker.

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Step 4

Use an opening tool to push the left speaker's cable out of its port until it is disconnected.
The speaker on the right side isn't connected to the motherboard, and is only connected to the left speaker by a wire at the bottom.

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