Nook Tablet Speaker Assembly Replacement

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Introduction

If your Nook Tablet speaker assembly component is not working properly or is broken, this guide will take you through the process of taking apart the device down to the motherboard. Then you will replace the speaker assembly with a new speaker assembly to allow for proper functioning again.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

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Flip the Nook over.

Step 2

Lift the flap that reads "Nook" to reveal the tape that is underneath. Remove the memory card if one is present.
Remove the tape covering the round holes to reveal two T5 Torx screws.
Remove the two T5 Torx screws securing the back cover.

Step 3

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front panel and the rear assembly.
Though these photos show a screwdriver, use a spudger or plastic opening tool in order to prevent damage to the device.
Use a spudger to lift the the back panel from the rest of the Nook.

Step 4

Slide the spudger around the edges of the Nook to loosen the back panel.

Step 5

Pull the back panel off the Nook.

Step 6 Taking Out the Battery

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Set aside the motherboard and focus on the metal backing containing the battery.
Use the screwdriver or plastic prying tool around the edges of the battery to pry it from its slot in the metal backing.
The battery may be held with adhesive. Do not panic if it feels like you are prying too hard just apply careful force until it is no longer stuck.
Pick up the battery and remove it making sure to free the cords in the upper left hand corner by sliding it out rather than lifting it.

Step 7 Notes for Reassembly

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When replacing the motherboard make sure that the speaker assembly component (small rectangular piece) is in place. It is not attached and needs to be properly aligned.

Step 8 Removing Speaker Assembly

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Using your hands pull the square speaker assembly component off the motherboard.

Step 9 Replacing Speaker Assembly

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Now place the new speaker assembly component back in the same square location.
As Step 12 mentions, make sure to realign the speaker assembly correctly in the square.