Alienware M14X service manual Removing the Speakers, Replacing the Speakers

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Speakers

Alienware® M14x Service Manual

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

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

CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer.

Removing the Speakers

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).

3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).

4.Remove the center-control cover (see Removing the Center-Control Cover).

5.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

6.Remove the palm-rest assembly (see Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly).

7.Turn the palm-rest assembly over.

8.Note the routing of speakers cable and remove the cable from the routing guides.

9.Remove the four screws that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.

10.Lift the speakers along with its cable away from the palm-rest assembly.

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speakers cable

Replacing the Speakers