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Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement

Introduction

After removing the control board and circuit board, the Bluetooth antenna can be accessed and therefore removed. This is helpful if a lack of Bluetooth connectivity is due to the speaker.

What you need

  1. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Using a plastic opening tool, pry off the front grill by wedging it in the notch on the front of the device.

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  2. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 14.4 mm T10 Torx screws.

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  3. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the front apart from the back.

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  4. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four wires connecting the front and back panels.

    • Pinch the connector tab and pull gently upwards.

    • Repeat for the other three connectors.

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  6. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Control Board: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the silicone button band off of the outer edge of the speaker.

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  7. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two pressure connections from the circuit board.

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  8. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Gently remove the control board band by placing fingers in contact with it through the button openings.

    • Work from the outer edges in so as not to bend the band.

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  9. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Circuit Board: step 8, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Circuit Board: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the remaining connectors from the circuit board.

    • Disconnect the Bluetooth antenna.

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  10. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 10 mm T10 Torx screws.

    • Pull the circuit board out of the device as it is now free.

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  11. Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Bluetooth Antenna: step 10, image 1 of 2 Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2 Bluetooth Antenna Replacement, Bluetooth Antenna: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Using the wide blue plastic opening tool, gently peel back edges of the Bluetooth board.

    • Peel off completely and remove from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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Any idea where we can purchase the replacement parts?

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