Step 1 Remove the old adhesive



• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the old adhesive from the bottom of the frame.
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Step 2 Clean the microphone opening

• Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber or lint-free cloth to clean the adhesive residue off the microphone opening in the frame.
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Step 3 Remove the white liner
• If your microphone comes with adhesive installed, skip this step.
• While holding the microphone adhesive with one hand, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the white liner from the adhesive.
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Step 4 Apply the adhesive to the microphone
• Hold the microphone so the metal side is facing up.
• Apply the adhesive to the microphone with the pull tab pointing up.
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Step 5
• Remove the blue liner from the microphone adhesive.
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Step 6 Install the microphone
• Insert the microphone at a downward angle so the adhesive adheres firmly to the frame around the opening.
• Press the microphone firmly into place.
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Step 7 Install the microphone screws
• Install the four screws securing the microphone:
• Two 3.3 mm‑long standoff screws
• One 1.1 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw
• One 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screw
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Step 8 Connect the microphone
• Use the flat end of a spudger to connect the microphone press connector.
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Step 9 Install the loudspeaker
• Place the loudspeaker into the frame.
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Step 10 Install the loudspeaker screws
• Install the five screws securing the loudspeaker:
• Two 1.5 mm‑long Phillips screws
• One 2.0 mm‑long Phillips screw
• One 2.9 mm‑long Phillips screw
• One 1.2 mm‑long tri‑point Y000 screw
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