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Subwoofer
Dell™Inspiron™9300ServiceManual
Removing the Subwoofer
Replacing the Subwoofer

Removing the Subwoofer

If you ordered a subwoofer with your computer, it is already installed. To remove and replace a subwoofer:
1. Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer."
2. Remove the optical drive.
3. Remove the hinge cover.
4. Remove the keyboard.
5. Remove the display assembly.
6. Remove the palm rest.
7. Loosen the two captive screws that secure the subwoofer in place.
8. Disconnect the subwoofer cable connector from the system board.

Replacing the Subwoofer

1. Reconnect the subwoofer cable to the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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subwoofer
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subwoofer cable connector
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system board connector