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Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement

Introduction

Over time, speaker quality can degrade for a variety of reasons. Replacing the speakers will fix most issues involving sound and sound quality.

What you need

  1. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove all external devices from the Toshiba Chromebook 2.

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  2. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Close the Toshiba Chromebook 2 and turn it over so that the bottom of the laptop is facing upwards toward you with the lettering on the bottom facing right side up.

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  3. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 8 visible Phillips 8.25 mm screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  4. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove 2 hidden Phillips 8.25 mm screws located underneath the rubber grips at the back (opposite the hinges) with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • The rubber grips are glued in place, so you'll need to peel them up with a spudger or other pry tool.

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  6. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back panel by pulling up on 2 adjacent corners.

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  7. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement, Battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4 Phillips 2 mm screws holding the battery in place with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  8. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Press down on the white clip and softly pull the wires out of the port to disconnect battery from the motherboard.

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  9. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by gently pulling up on the bottom corners.

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  10. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement, Speakers: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 3.3 mm screws holding the left and right speakers with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Pull the red and white wires out of the socket above the left speaker to disconnect the speakers from the motherboard.

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  12. Toshiba Chromebook 2 Speakers Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speakers by lifting upwards.

    • Wiring connecting the left and right speakers may be taped to the top of the battery. Simply remove the tape to remove the speakers.

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Conclusion

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

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