HP Chromebook 11a-nb0013dx Speakers Replacement

Introduction

Whether the sound quality of your laptop's speakers is distorted or your laptop has suffered physical damage, it is best to replace them. In fact, a damaged speaker may not function properly, causing issues with sound output such as low volume, or crackling noises. In some cases, the speaker may not work at all, resulting in no sound output. To replace the speakers on your computer, follow this guide.

What you need

Step 1 Speakers

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Position your closed computer on a flat surface, with the back facing up.
Identify eight 8 mm Philips #1 screws on the back of your computer.
After identifying all the screws, remove them with the Philips #0 Screwdriver.

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Step 2

Identify the 4 rubber feet on the back of the laptop.
Remove them with a metal spudger or an opening tool.

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Step 3

Flip over your computer and open it.
Using a plastic pick, level up the edges of the keyboard by sliding the pick along the gap.
Apply downward pressure to separate the bottom of the Chromebook and the keyboard.
Do the same for all 4 sides of the keyboard until it starts to lift.
You should hear popping sounds as you slide the plastic pick along the edge.

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Step 4

Gently lift up the keyboard from the bottom.

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Step 5

Identify the zero insertion force (ZIF) connector.
Now, disconnect the cable by using the tip of the iFixit opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap.
You can now gently pull out the cable.
No force is needed to plug in or remove the cable

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Step 6

Identify the second cable and the ZIF connector attatching the cable to the motherboard. Then, unclip it with the iFixit opening tool.
To do this, use the iFixit opening tool to flip up the small locking flap located on the ZIF connector.
Proceed by gently pulling the cable straight out of the connector to disconnect the cable.
Be careful, the cord is very fragile!