Left Speaker Housing Installation - iFixit Repair Guide

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1. Step 1 Replace the speaker housing adhesive
  Before installing the speaker housing, check the condition of its adhesive—it will be on the underside of the housing, on the metal lip of the ear cup, or on both.
  
  Use tweezers and scissors to remove any sections of bunched-up or overlapping adhesive that would prevent the housing from sitting perfectly flat.
  
  Try to remove as little adhesive as possible. If all the adhesive looks fine, you can skip this step.
  
  Apply thin, double-sided adhesive where you removed the original, using short sections to help match the curve of the lip.
  
  Don't remove the top adhesive liners yet—the adhesive should not be exposed.
  
  Make sure not to double up on any sections (i.e. don't apply adhesive on the ear cup if it's already on the corresponding spot on the housing).
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2. Step 2 Reconnect the speaker housing
  Hold the speaker housing up and use your finger to press down and reconnect its press connector.
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4. Step 3 Install the connector cover
  Slide the tab on the connector cover into its slot and lay the cover down.
  
  Make sure the cover isn't covering the cable. Otherwise, it will get damaged when installing the screws.
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5. Step 4
  Install the four screws securing the cable cover:
  
  One 7.5 mm‑long Torx Plus 3IP screw
  
  Three 1.7 mm‑long Torx Plus 1IP screws
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6. Step 5 Install the speaker housing
  If you installed replacement adhesive, remove any liners to expose the adhesive.
  
  Flip the speaker housing into the cup and press it into place around the perimeter.
  
  Don't press on the center of the housing or you may damage the grille and/or speaker underneath.
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7. Step 6 Turn the housing screws to the closed position
  Turn these screws slowly and gently, stopping when you feel resistance—about 1/4 turn. If turned too far, the locking mechanism will break.
  
  Use a P5 pentalobe screwdriver to turn the four speaker housing screws to the locked position:
  
  Turn the top left and bottom right screws clockwise.
  
  Turn the top right and bottom left screws counterclockwise.
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