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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS Service Manual

  Removing the Speakers

  Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

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.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
   
   
2. Remove the center control cover.
   
   
3. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
4. Remove the display assembly.
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest.
   
   

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

6. Disconnect the two speaker connectors from the system board connector.
   
   
7. Lift the tape securing the speaker cable to the computer base.
   
   
8. Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the speakers (two on each speaker).
   
   
9. Gently remove the speakers.
   
   

1	M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
2	speakers
3	speaker LED connector
4	speaker connector

Replacing the Speakers

1. Connect the speaker connectors to the system board connectors.
   
   
2. Gently align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base.
   
   
3. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the speakers in place (two on each speaker).
   
   
4. Re-route the speaker cables into the cable guides and re-adhere the tape to secure the speaker cables in place on the computer base.
   
   

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