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Speaker
Dell™ XPS™ M1530 Service Manual
Removing the Speaker
Replacing the Speaker
CAUTION: Before you begin 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.
Removing the Speaker
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
3.Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Cards (see Memory and Communication Cards).
4.Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
5.Remove the hinge covers and center control cover (see Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover).
6.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
7.Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
8.Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
9.Disconnect the button board cable connector from the system board (see Removing the Button Board).
10.Remove the two speaker screws (one on each speaker) from the computer base.
1 | speaker cable connector | 2 | screw (2) | 3 | speaker cable routing |
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11.Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the system board.
12.Make note of the speaker cable routing.
13.Remove the speakers.
Replacing the Speaker
1. Replace the speakers and the speaker cables.