Replacing Atari Lynx Speaker

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the speaker from your Atari Lynx. Before beginning, it is a must to know how to solder and desolder. In order to find out how to do these processes there will be a link in the the following steps. Aside from soldering, most steps should be easy to follow and simple.

What you need

Step 1 Atari Lynx

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Before disassembling your Atari Lynx, be sure the device is powered off.
Remove any game in the console by opening the right latch and sliding the game to the right.

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Step 2

Remove the four 35 mm Phillips #1 screws at each corner of the backside on the Atari Lynx.
Pinch the rear panel with your fingers and lift away from the Atari.

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Step 3

Remove the battery panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.
Be sure not to tear any wires attached to battery panel.

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Step 4

Remove the control panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.
Be sure not to tear the speaker wire while removing the control panel.

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Step 5 Speaker

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Remove the logic board from the console.
Flip the logic board so the screen is facing down.

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Step 6

Now you will need to desolder both of the wires connected to the speaker.
If you are having trouble desoldering, click here.
Finally solder the new speaker back on and follow the previous steps in reverse order.