Velocity Micro Cruz T301 Speakers Replacement

Introduction

The Velocity Micro Cruz T301 is a tablet that is specifically designed as a multimedia device. The speaker is necessary for all audio based media. As such, it can be a vital part of the user’s experience.

This guide will show you the steps to remove the speaker on a tablet. Once the speaker is removed follow the guide in reverse to install a new speaker.

What you need

Step 1 Speakers

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Insert an opening tool in the SD port, with the edge pointing towards the rear panel.
Use the opening tool to pry the back plate up.

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Step 2

Insert a second opening tool into the space created by the first opening tool.

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Step 3

Remove the first opening tool.

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Step 4

Slide the opening tool across the back plate to disconnect the clips joining the plate to the tablet.

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Step 5

Remove the four screws in the metal plate covering the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 6

Using a plastic spudger to remove the battery connector.
Failure to follow this step may result in an electric shock.

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Step 7

Remove the battery with a spudger.
The photos in this guide use a metal spudger. Do not use a metal spudger as it can damage the device or conduct electricity causing a shock.

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Step 8

Remove the twelve screws in the cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 9

Place a spudger between the tablet base and the screen.
Again this photo shows the use of a metal spudger. The use of a metal spudger can cause damage to the device and can lead to an electric shock.

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Step 10

Move the spudger around the face to release the clips attached to the tablet base.

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Step 11

Locate the speaker on the motherboard. Use the plastic spudger to disconnect the speaker from the connection port.
Plug the new speaker into the port, then use the plastic spudger to gently push it in.

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