Marshall Kilburn Tweeters Replacement

Introduction

If you are hearing popping sounds when high pitch sounds are played then there could be a problem with your tweeters and they need to be replaced. This guide will teach you how to do just that.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Place the unit face down as shown in the picture, exposing the battery cover.
Remove the two 4.0mm long screws holding the cover on using a T10 driver.

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Step 2

Remove the battery cover using a fingernail or nylon spudger.

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Step 3

Remove the battery and unplug the power lead.

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Step 4 Power Switch

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Place speaker as shown in image and remove the four corner 45.5mm back cover screws with a Phillips #2 driver.
Using a Phillips #2 driver, remove the six remaining 21.5mm outer back cover screws.

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Step 5

Remove the back cover by using the vent hole as a grip.
Gently pull out the back cover and let it hang on the side of the speaker that has the knobs and power switch.
Unplug the main power lead from the control board; this allows the back to be opened more, allowing easy access to the power switch.

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Step 6

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Pull the back cover attached to the motherboard to the side as shown in first image.
Remove the white insulator from the stereo speaker and place it to the side.

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Step 7

Place the speaker up right, and unscrew the golden bolt around the power switch with your hands, or a wrench.
Gently pull out the power switch as shown in the image.

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Step 8

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Use a slim spudger to wedge out the four red wires attached to the power switch.

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Step 9 Main Speaker

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Unscrew the eight 22.5mm screws of the speaker cover and the device using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Gently push the speaker cover out of the stereo speaker.
Make sure to slowly push out the speaker cover, and not too far because it is still connected to the stereo speaker.