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TomTom VIA 1530 TM Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The speaker is a crucial component of the GPS that can wear out or stop working over time. This guide will show how to properly remove it.

What you need

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    • Position the device so that the underside is facing up.

    • Tilt the EasyPort Mount slightly upward and rotate it counterclockwise 180 degrees from the initial position.

    • Firmly grab the EasyPort Mount and remove it.

    • If it does not dislodge easily, gently twist the EasyPort Mount, applying increasing pressure until it does.

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    • Turn the device 180 degrees so the screw in the EasyPort Mount compartment is on top.

    • Remove the 2mm screw beneath the EasyPort Mount compartment with the Torx T-5 head Screwdriver.

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    • Flip the device over so that the screen is facing up.

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the top and bottom of the device's frame, gently sliding it around the outside edge.

    • It may be easier to start at one of the corners.

    • The gold ribbon cable connecting the screen to the motherboard is fragile and tears easily.

    • This specific device's ribbon cable is torn.

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    • Carefully slide the screen forward, revealing the lower portion of the motherboard.

    • Remove the 3.6mm screw using the JIS #00 Screwdriver.

    • Rotate the device 180 degrees, carefully slide back the screen, and remove the remaining two screws.

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    • Disconnect the battery and speaker cables.

    • Unlatch the motherboard from the case.

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    • Use the pointed edge of the spudger to pop the speaker out of its compartment.

    • The dense foam part is the speaker, not the immovable plastic.

    • It is more difficult to remove using the plastic opening tool, but it can still be done.

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Conclusion

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

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