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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ 500m Service Manual

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
3. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
4. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
5. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector.
   
   

NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.

6. Remove the M2.5 x 8-mm screw from the speakers.
   
   
7. Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the speakers.
   
   
8. Remove the speakers by pulling them straight up and out of the computer base.
   
   
9. Remove the reserve battery from the speakers.
   
   

1	speaker	5	M2.5 x 4-mm screw
2	speaker connector	6	computer base
3	system board connector	7	M2.5 x 8-mm screw
4	reserve battery

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