HP Chromebook 14-x010wm Speaker Replacement

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The following guide demonstrates how to replace the laptop speakers on a HP Chromebook 14-x010wm laptop if they are not working properly. It will guide you step by step to completely remove the speakers themselves so you can replace them. Only three tools are needed and it will take between 30 to 60 minutes.

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Stap 1 Speaker

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Begin by flipping the laptop over to its backside.
Remove all 13 Phillips #00 screws (5.7 mm in length).
You must remove four rubber feet to remove the top corner screws.

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Turn the laptop over and open it to face you.
Insert a prying tool between the keyboard and bottom cover, and slide the prying tool in a counter-clockwise direction to separate the casing.

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Once detached, carefully lift the keyboard upwards.
Disconnect the two ribbon cables attached to the motherboard.

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Lift the black ZIF tab and disconnect the daughterboard ribbon cable.
Use a nylon spudger or tweezers to disconnect the cable connecting the battery and the motherboard by sliding it out in the downward direction.
Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.