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HP Stream 8 Speakers Replacement

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  1. HP Stream 8 Speakers Replacement, Midframe: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use your nail or a spudger to pry the back cover off of the device.

  2. HP Stream 8 Speakers Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide your finger around the rest of the back cover, lifting it completely off of the device.

  3. HP Stream 8 Speakers Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove ten Phillips #00 screws from the inside cover.

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    • Pry up the inside cover the same way as in the first step.

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    • Locate the two speakers at the bottom of the device.

    • Remove the two speakers by prying them out using a pair of tweezers.

    • Detach the red and black power wiring from the device and pull the speakers entirely out of the HP Stream 8.

    • Remember where the red and black wiring is connected to the device.

    • The power wires are soldered to the device and will be difficult to detach.

  6. HP Stream 8 Speakers Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Grab the two replacement speakers and the soldering iron.

    • Locate where the red and black power wiring previously connected to the device.

    • Attach and re-solder the red and black power wiring.

    • For soldering help, check out iFixit's How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide.

Conclusion

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

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