Lenovo YOGA 730-15IKB Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the speakers in your Lenovo YOGA 730-15IKB.

Before replacing your speakers, make sure that you have ruled out any software audio issues. For example, make sure the volume is not muted and that the audio driver is installed.

What you need

Step 1 Bottom Cover

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Turn off the computer and unplug the charger before going any further.
Flip the laptop over so you can see the underside.
Remove the ten 7mm T5 Torx screws.

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Step 2

Pry up the bottom cover with an opening tool.
Start at the front edge of the cover and make your way along the sides.

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Step 3

Pull the bottom cover up and away from the back hinges.

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Step 4 Speaker

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Disconnect the speaker cable by pulling the wire towards the front of the laptop.
You can also use the white tabs on the connector to push the cable free.

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Step 5

When the laptop is upside down, the left speaker is located on the right side of the computer.
Pull up on the left speaker to remove it from the chassis.
Do not fully remove the left speaker at this point. Notice that the left and right speakers are still connected by a wire.