Aoson R103 Speakers Replacement

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This guide replaces Aoson R103 Speakers, which will require soldering. This guide can be used to fix distorted or broken audio and will require you to dismantle and redo electrical connections.

Be sure to disconnect the power from the battery to ensure you do not damage the device or injur yourself via electric shock. Exercise caution while soldering so that you do not burn anything.

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Turn off the device using the power button.
Using fingernails/a pry tool, separate the back panel of the device. This may require some force, as they are connected by push tabs.
Be careful not to drop the device when separating, as this could cause permanent damage.
This will expose the motherboard of the device.

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Use your fingers to unclip the ribbon connector and then pull the ribbon out of the connector.
This ribbon connects the power button and stops the device from turning on.

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These are the motherboard connections to the speaker, which will be needed later.
These are the two speakers, which are attached to a plastic piece via a screw.
Remove the 4.0mm long Phillips #00 screw where the plastic disconnects.
Be careful not to dislodge any of the wires behind the plastic piece when taking the plastic off.

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The box contains the four (4) soldering connections for the two speakers. Desolder the old speakers and solder the new speakers in.
Be sure to match up the appropriately placed speaker to its correct positive or negative node. Mixing these up could distort audio or fry the speakers.
Solder over a piece of paper where you can mark each node with a red marker to denote positive nodes and black marker to denote negative nodes for the left or right speaker.