Dell Inspiron 6000 - Removing the Speakers

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 Speakers
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the Speakers
Replacing the Speakers
Removing the Speakers
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Remove the palm rest.
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8. Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the speakers (one on each speaker).
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9. Remove the speakers and lift the speaker cable away from the cable guides.
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10. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board connector.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, 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.
NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.
NOTE: The arrows in the following illustration indicate the routing of the speaker wire.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)
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cable guides (4)
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speaker cable
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speakers (2)
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speaker connector