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Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove a faulty Bluetooth component.

What you need

  1. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • To gain access to the 6 bottom screws remove the following. Remove the adhered 4 corner foam pads on the bottom of the speaker using the blue plastic opening tool to reveal the screws underneath. Remove the adhered 2 center plastic squares.

    • Make sure the speaker is unplugged and powered down before doing any work on the device.

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  2. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the six 6mm screws with a Phillips head #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the bottom panel of the speaker.

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  3. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the battery by gently pinching the plastic end connected to the smaller board and pull away.

    • Remove the battery.

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  4. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • To remove the speaker grill, first push down slightly on the 2 plastic hook tabs to release them, then push the middle plastic screw tab out.

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  6. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eight 0.5mm Phillips #1 screws from the speaker panel.

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  7. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool, flip open the speaker panel.

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  8. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the 6-pin speaker connector and 2-pin microphone connector from the motherboard by squeezing the sides of the plastic ends.

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  9. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement, Bluetooth: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement, Bluetooth: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Unplug the cord connected to the motherboard by squeezing the plastic sides.

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  10. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Gently tug on the plastic ribbon connected to the bottom side of the speaker to unplug it.

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  11. Sony SRS-X5 Bluetooth Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Muy bueno! Gracias Jeffrey!.

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