Dell I2200, I1200 manual Removing the Speakers

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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ i1200 and i2200 Service Manual

Removing the Speakers

Installing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

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.

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 "Before Working Inside Your Computer."

2.Remove the hard drive.

3.Remove the optical drive.

4.Remove the keyboard.

5.Remove the display assembly.

6.Remove the palm rest.

7.Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.

1left speaker

2M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)

3speaker connector

4right speaker

NOTICE: Remove the speaker cables from their routing clips with care to avoid damaging the cables.

8.Remove the speaker cables from under or between their routing clips.

NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.

9.Remove the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the speaker mounts.

10.Remove the speakers by pulling them straight up and out of the base plastics.