Dell M140 manual Removing the Speakers

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Speakers

Dell™ XPS M140 Service Manual

Removing the Speakers

Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow 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.

1.Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.

2.Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).

3.Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).

4.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).

5.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).

6.Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).

7.Remove the palmrest (see Removing the Palm Rest).

NOTICE: Exercise care when removing and handling the speakers.

8.Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector.

9.Remove the three M2.5 x 5-mm screws securing the speakers to the base of the computer.

NOTE: There are two screws securing the left speaker and one screw securing the right speaker.

10. Lift the speakers straight up and out of the computer.