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Dell™Inspiron™1440ServiceManual

Removing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the center control cover (see Removing the Center Control Cover).
6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7. Remove the power button board (see Removing the Power Button Board).
8. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
9. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
10. Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
11. Remove the screw that secures the speaker to the computer base.
12. Release the speakers from the latches on computer base.
13. Lift the speakers off the computer base.
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 www.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.
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) before working inside the
computer.
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speaker cable connector
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screw
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speakers (2)
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latches (4)