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Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide can be used to take out a specific device speaker in order to replace it with a new one.

What you need

  1. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Power off the SoundBank Z3.

    • Turn over the device.

    • Peel the silicone feet up to remove.

    • No extra adhesive is needed to reapply the feet as long as the sticky side is not touched.

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  2. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all eight of the 11 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the device.

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  3. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the bottom panel speaker using an iFixit opening tool.

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  5. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the four 4.5 mm silver Phillips screws that secure the plastic panel covering the motherboard.

    • Remove the plastic panel.

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  6. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 1 of 2 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three screws that are holding the speaker down.

    • Be careful not to rip out the speaker while taking out the screws.

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  7. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the speaker joints from the motherboard. Follow this How To Solder guide for help with desoldering.

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  8. Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the speaker from the motherboard.

    • Remove the speaker ring.

    • Be careful not to remove other components in the speaker.

    • Repeat Steps 5-7 with the other speaker.

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Conclusion

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

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