DigiLand DL8006 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to replace the DigiLand DL8006's speaker. If your device is playing distorted audio, is playing a buzzing sound, or is not playing audio at all, your speaker may be broken. Make sure you understand how to remove the battery before completing this guide, and that you have an ESD-safe tool at the ready to remove the speaker.

What you need

Step 1 Speaker

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Begin by opening the device around its edge using the iFixit opening tool.

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Step 2

Remove the metallic tape that covers the lower section of the battery.

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Step 3

Remove the three battery screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 4

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Pop up the locking tab of the ZIF connector using tweezers, and carefully pull the cable out from the motherboard.
Make sure the ribbon passes under the microphone wiring to avoid damage to the components.
Remove the lower section of the ribbon cable repeating the previous bullet.

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Step 5

Remove the battery from the phone using the iFixit opening tool or the spudger.

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Step 6

Finally, remove the speaker from the tablet using the spudger.
In this image, a screwdriver was used to pry the speaker from its housing. You should use an ESD-safe tool to avoid causing damage to your device.

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