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HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement

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  1. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the bottom back casing off, pulling down.

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  2. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic tool, pry underneath the top plastic cover.

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  3. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Using a metal spudger, pry up the plastic piece covering the motherboard, and remove the sticker.

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  4. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Removing the Back Plastic Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Removing the Back Plastic Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Philip #0 screwdriver to remove the four screws of the plastic covering the motherboard.

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  6. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using tweezers, remove the yellow ribbon by gently pulling on it.

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  7. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic tweezers, gently lift the blue flaps up.

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  8. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using your thumb, push the flap up on the top.

    • Using your thumb, push the flap up on the bottom of the motherboard.

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  9. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Unscrewing the Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Unscrewing the Motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the four screws in each corner of the motherboard.

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  10. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Removing the Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the motherboard from the base of the phone.

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  11. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Gently push the base of the phone from the frame.

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  12. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Battery Removal: step 11, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Battery Removal: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Using the metal spudger, remove the battery from the base.

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  13. HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Locating and Replacing the Speaker: step 12, image 1 of 2 HTC Rhyme Speaker Replacement, Locating and Replacing the Speaker: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Using tweezers, lift the secondary motherboard from the base of the phone.

    • The speaker is located on the back of the board.

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Conclusion

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

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Kelsey Harris

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USF Tampa, Team 9-6, Leahy Fall 2014 Member of USF Tampa, Team 9-6, Leahy Fall 2014

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