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Acer Chromebook CB5-571-C5XU Speaker Replacement

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  1. Acer Chromebook CB5-571-C5XU Speaker Replacement, Bottom Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Acer Chromebook CB5-571-C5XU Speaker Replacement, Bottom Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the following eighteen screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Make sure the Chromebook is unplugged and shut down, so no files are lost and there is no risk of electrocution.

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    • Using the flat side of the spudger, pry open the bottom case of the laptop.

    • Working from the front to the back, where it connects to the screen, proved to be the easiest way of popping the case off.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the screw on right side of the battery placement.

    • Be careful not to lose the screw and have a small container nearby to place it in.

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    • Using a plastic opening tool, disconnect the wires connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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    • Gently lift the battery out and remove it from the laptop casing.

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    • Use the plastic pry tool to unlatch the two tabs on either side of the black ribbon.

    • Gently slide the black ribbon out from its socket and under the white ribbon.

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    • Carefully remove the smaller black ribbon from the motherboard using the opening tool.

    • Be careful when prying the connector loose, its small size can make it difficult to grasp a corner of the connector.

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    • Weave the black wire connecting the two speakers out of the small metal hooks.

    • It might be helpful to take a picture of how the wire is wrapped around the hooks, as this layout is important when the wire is put back.

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    • Simply lift upwards on both speakers, and they will remove from their position.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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