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Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The tweeter speaker is used to amplify high sounds. If your music sounds noticeably deep, there may be an issue with the tweeter and it will need to be replaced.

What you need

  1. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger along the edge of the screen and gently use it to pull the screen away from the casing. Slide the spudger along the length of the grill to detach all the clips holding it in place.

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  2. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the screen away from the body of the speaker, revealing the tweeter and two mid-range drivers behind it.

    • There may be a kind of black sticky adhesive holding the screen clips to the rest of the body; however, it was previously removed on our model.

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  3. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Front Speaker Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Front Speaker Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew eight 1.5 inch Phillips #2 screws attaching the front speaker panel to the box.

    • Unscrew the single 1 inch Phillips #2 screw located on the left side of the panel. This may be hidden beneath the warranty void sticker that you'll want to remove.

    • Unscrew the single 3/4 inch Phillips #2 screw, which is the last thing holding the front panel to the casing.

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    • Remove the front panel carefully.

    • Note that there are two layers to the panel that should stay in their original order.

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  6. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the front panel from the motherboard by gently reaching in and pushing the tab underneath the wire connector and pulling towards you.

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  7. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently remove the wireless card located at the bottom of the front speaker panel by pulling up and out with your index finger and thumb.

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  8. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Tweeter Speaker: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Tweeter Speaker: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement, Tweeter Speaker: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the wire connectors from the tweeter speaker. The connectors may be very tight, but we promise they do come off.

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  9. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the screws securing the speaker to the front panel.

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  10. Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Tweeter Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift the tweeter speaker out the front of the panel.

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Conclusion

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

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