HP Chromebook CB2L Speaker Replacement

Introduction

We are going to help you remove and replace a component of your HP Chromebook CB2L. The component that this guide helps you with is the Speaker of the HP Chromebook CB2L. Please take a look at this troubleshooting page to confirm that this component needs replacement.

HP Chromebook CB2L Troubleshooting

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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First flip your HP Chromebook CB2L over such that the bottom is facing upwards.
Next, using the plastic opening tool remove the blue panel.

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Step 2

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the six 1.2mm screws.
Gently pry off the white back panel using the plastic opening tool.

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Step 3

Disconnect the battery input to the motherboard using the plastic opening tool

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Step 4

Unscrew the four 1.2mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 5

Using the plastic opening tool remove the battery from the Chromebook.

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Step 6 Speaker

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Using the plastic opening tool lift the black tab.
Disconnect the blue and black strip from the motherboard.

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Step 7

Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 1.2mm screws circled red.

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Step 8

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Gently pull the black wire to disconnect the audio port from the motherboard.
Disconnect the black wire connecting the speaker to the motherboard with caution.

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