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Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ

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  1. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Battery 1: step 1, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Battery 1: step 1, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Battery 1: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Unlock the right latch and hold the left latch unlocked with your finger.

  2. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Battery 2: step 2, image 1 of 2 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Battery 2: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • While holding the left latch, lift the battery from the slot under the right latch.

  3. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Cover: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Unscrew the 6 screws, then lift the cover.

  4. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (1): step 4, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (1): step 4, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (1): step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two screws (red circles).

    • Partially straighten a paperclip. (or use an appropriate tool if you have one.)

    • Insert the improvised tool into the orifice (red arrow) marked by the icon (red square)

  5. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (2): step 5, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (2): step 5, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (2): step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the paperclip into the orifice to unlock the keyboard preparatory to removing it in the next step.

  6. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (3): step 6, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (3): step 6, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (3): step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the keyboard, without removing it.

    • Locate the ribbon cable attaching it to the motherboard. (red rectangle)

    • After you open the latch, remove the cable (red arrow).

    • If it is a backlit keyboard, there is a second, narrow cable (see next step for location) that must also be unplugged. Failure to disconnect either or both before attempting to remove the keyboard can damage the cables and necessitate replacement or repair.

    • Now you can remove the keyboard.

  7. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Keyboard (4): step 7, image 1 of 1
    • If you are replacing the original keyboard with a backlit one, you need to remove the adhesive strip and connect the second narrow flex-cable to the jack ( red circle).

  8. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Heatsink/Fan Assembly: step 8, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Heatsink/Fan Assembly: step 8, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Heatsink/Fan Assembly: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • You must unscrew the six screws (red circles) and disconnect remove the fan lead.

    • The assembly can now be carefully lifted out.

  9. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (1): step 9, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (1): step 9, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (1): step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Disconnect the three ribbon cables (orange rectangles)

    • Remove the five screws (red circles)

    • Insert a pick between the edges of the upper and lower case and slide it as depicted.

  10. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (2): step 10, image 1 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (2): step 10, image 2 of 3 Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Bottom Cover/Case (2): step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Continue with the pick to disengage the plastic 'clips' along both sides.

    • Remove the Bottom cover.

  11. Replacing the left speaker of the Why! NK50SZ, Left Speaker: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the cable (orange rectangle) and remove the left speaker (red rectangle)

Conclusion

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

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