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MSI MS-1782 Speaker Assembly Replacement

Introduction

Using the MSI MS-1782, encountering trouble with the speakers, you will use this guide to replace the speakers. It is important to disconnect the battery before replacing the speakers.

What you need

  1. MSI MS-1782 Speaker Assembly Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove five 6.6 mm screws from the edges of the bottom cover using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove one 5.6 mm screw from the center of the bottom cover using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Use an iFixit opening pick to unclip the bottom cover.

    • It is ok to run the picks along the edges since there is nothing connected to the bottom cover. It is easier to start from the sides and then work your way forward.

    • After unclipping the bottom case, pull from the back of the laptop upwards using the lip of the bottom case as a handle.

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    • Loosen the captive screw on the left side of the left fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 5.1 mm screw on the right side of the left fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

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    • Gently detach the fan connector.

    • Remove the fan by lifting it out of its housing.

    • Be sure to handle the wire delicately; if not it will break.

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    • Loosen the captive screw on the top of the right fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 3.6 mm screw on the bottom of the right fan using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

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    • Gently detach the fan connector.

    • Remove the fan by lifting it out of its housing.

    • Be sure to handle the wire delicately; if not it will break.

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    • Loosen the eight captive screws holding the heat sink in place using a JIS #2 screwdriver.

    • Be sure to follow the numbers that are next to the screws on the heatsink. This evenly removes pressure on the components when removing the heatsink.

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    • Gently lift the heat sink and then pull forwards towards you.

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    • Remove the four 5.5 mm screws holding the battery frame in place using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Gently disconnect the cable connecting the M.2 caddy to the motherboard.

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    • Remove the 3.6 mm screw holding the M.2 caddy in place using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Gently disconnect the two blue ribbons.

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    • Remove the 5.1 mm screw holding in the disk reader using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to push the back of the disk reader to push it out of the laptop's chassis.

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    • Gently pull the disc reader out of the laptop.

    • Lift the plastic cover and disconnect the cable connected next to the speaker.

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    • Remove the five 5 mm screws holding the frame in place using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

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    • Pry up on the battery frame with an opening tool and unclip from the main chassis, working your way around the laptop.

    • To remove the battery, pry up on it to unstick the adhesive.

    • A little Isopropyl alcohol under the battery can help unstick it from the frame.

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    • Pull the left speaker out, following the wire, unclipping it as you go to the next.

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    • Pull the right speaker out. Unclip the wire as you go, now completely removing both speakers.

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    • Unplug the subwoofer and lift vertically to remove.

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Conclusion

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

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