Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
10
Time Required
15 minutes
- Back Cover 2 steps
- Battery 2 steps
- Bezel 2 steps
- Rear Casing 2 steps
- Speaker 2 steps
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Introduction
Use this guide to properly replace your speakers.
Parts
No parts required.
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With the small plastic opening tool, undo the plastic clips around the back lid.
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Gently lift the bottom and pull as the rest of the plastic guides are on a track.
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Remove these five 2 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Using the flat end of your spudger, gently pry the battery up and remove it.
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Remove the six 4 mm screws in order to access the front plate. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry the top three sides of the bezel. Since there is glue under the bezel, gently pivot the face at the bottom off the Kindle and slide the clips out.
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Use your Phillips #00 srewdriver to remove the indicated screws.
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With the screws removed, gently remove the case from the internals.
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Use the pointy end of your Spudger to separate the Speaker's connector from the motherboard on both sides.
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The speakers are held down solely with contact adhesive, so use your Spudger to pry them from the support board.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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