Sony SRS-XB43 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help users replace damaged or malfunctioning internal speakers on the Sony SRS-XB43 Bluetooth speaker. Please refer to the Troubleshooting Page before beginning the replacement guide steps. The two speakers being replaced are very magnetic so make sure that you keep track of all your metal screws and maintain a steady/firm hold on your tools.

What you need

Step 1 Faceplate

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Insert the metal spudger into the mesh's seam/opening located at the bottom of the speaker.
Begin applying pressure, prying along the run of the seam until the mesh cover begins to come loose.
Fully open the hinged mesh cover and pry it off the unit.

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Step 2

Turn the speaker so the back is facing you.
Remove the factory tamper seal below the speaker volume toggle to reveal a single screw.
Remove the single screw using a T8 Torx.

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Step 3

Remove all ten screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 4

Slowly lift the speaker face off of the housing unit.
Unplug the six wires connecting the faceplate to the motherboard.

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Step 5 Speaker

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On the face plate of the speaker, locate the black ribbon cable plugged into the green circuit board to your right.
Grab the ribbon cable from its base and apply a light verticle force upwards to unplug it from the PCB.
This step prevents the cable from getting in the way of the right speaker as it is being removed.