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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ 510m 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. Remove the speaker cable from the speaker-cable routing clip.
   
   

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the speaker cable when inserting it back into the routing clip, slightly bend open the clip with your finger, insert the cable, and then press the clip closed.

6. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector.
   
   

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

7. Remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw labeled "M2.5x5" from the speakers.
   
   
8. Gently pull out on the front plastic computer base while pulling up the speakers.
   
   
9. Remove the reserve battery from the speakers.
   
   

1	reserve battery	5	speaker latches
2	M2.5 x 5-mm screw labeled "M2.5x5"	6	computer base
3	speaker	7	system board connector
4	speaker connector	8	speaker-cable routing clip

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