Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This replacement guide will inform users on how to remove the speakers on the Lenovo ThinkPad X280.

The speakers are used to project sound from the device by converting electrical signals to vibrations that create sound waves.

It is important to note that speakers can come in various sizes and shapes and produce various levels of sound depending on your device’s adjusted volume level. Make sure your device’s volume is at a sufficient amount when testing the audio.

If there is no audio produced from your device, static noise from cooling fans, and/or a corrupted sound driver, your speaker can fail to play audio or clear sound.

For an additional guide to troubleshooting your audio issues, you can review this troubleshooting guide and/or this document.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

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Step 3

Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
Remove the back cover.

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Step 4 Battery

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.
Remove the battery.

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Step 5 Speakers

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Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 5 mm screws from each speaker.
Once done, the speakers should still be attached with a red wire connecting to each other.

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