Replacing the speakers
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
NOTE: The rubber grommets may get pushed out while replacing the speaker. Ensure that the rubber grommets are in their
position after placing the speaker on the system board.
1. Align the speakers using the alignment posts on the palm-rest assembly and snap the speakers into place.
2. Route the speaker cable through the routing guides on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Connect the speaker cable to the system board.
4. Adhere the tape that secures the speaker cable to the palm-rest assembly.
Post-requisites
1. Follow the procedure from step 2 to step 8 in “Replacing the base cover”.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Follow the procedure from step 4 to step 5 in “Replacing the optical drive”.
4. Replace the battery.
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