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Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380

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  1. Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the back panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the back panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the back panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.

    • Use a Torx T5 driver to unscrew the eight screws securing the back panel.

    • Use a spudger to pry up and loosen the back panel.

    • Lift the back panel up slightly from the non-hinged edge.

    • Pull the back panel away from the hinged edge, wiggling it back and forth to loosen the clips.

    • When the back panel clips are free, remove the back panel.

  2. Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the cable from the battery by pulling the connector towards the battery.

    • Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.

    • Remove the four screws (M2 x 2) securing the battery.

    • Remove the screw (M1.6 x 4) securing the battery.

    • Remove the battery from its recess.

  3. Replacement of speakers on the Dell XPS 13 9380, Remove the speakers: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • We removed or disconnected the battery to avoid any electrical discharge.

    • 1- Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.

    • 2- Remove the four screws (M2x2) that attach the left and right speakers.

    • 3- Note the routing of the cable from the speakers and remove the adhesive tapes (4) that attach the cable to the keyboard.

    • 4- Lift up the left and right speakers and their cables and remove them.

Conclusion

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

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