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Speakers
Dell™Inspiron™1100,5100,and5150ServiceManual

Removing the Speakers

The speakers are located on the left and right corners of the front of the base plastics. Take note of the speaker cable routing so that you can replace the
cables properly under or between their routing clips.
1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
2. Remove the hard drive.
3. Remove the CD or DVD drive.
4. Remove the keyboard.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the EMI shield.
7. Remove the palm rest.
8. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.
9. Remove the speaker cables from under or between their routing clips.
10. Remove the speakers by pulling them straight up and out of the base plastics.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
1
left speaker
2
routing clips (3)
3
speaker connector
4
right speaker
NOTICE: Remove the speaker cables from their routing clips with care to avoid damaging the cables.
NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.