Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Inspiron 4100

1

antenna cable

6

antenna cable

 

 

 

 

2

in-line connector

7

right speaker holder

 

 

 

 

3

left speaker

8

mounting ring

 

 

 

 

4

mounting ring

9

right speaker

 

 

 

 

5

left speaker holder

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Remove the hard drive.

2.Remove the keyboard.

3.Remove the display assembly.4.Remove the palm rest.5.Disconnect the speaker interface cable connectors.NOTICE: Do not pull the antenna wire when removing the speaker.

NOTICE: Handle the speaker assemblies and speakers with care to avoid damaging the speaker cones.

6. Remove the speaker assemblies by pulling them straight up and out of the bottom case.

HINT: The left speaker has an in-line connector, and its antenna cable is longer than the antenna cable of the right speaker.

Replacing the Speaker Assemblies

1. Place the mounting ring over the front palm-rest screw post.

NOTICE: Make sure the speaker wires are under their routing clips. Route the left speaker wire properly between the battery bay and hard drive area.

2. Slide the speaker assembly down in to the bottom case.HINT: Speakers face out in the bottom case holders.

System Board Assembly

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