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Google Pixel C Speaker Replacement

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This guide will outline how to replace the speakers should they be faulty, broken, or produce fuzzy audio.

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  1. Google Pixel C Speaker Replacement, Screen: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Ensure that the device is completely powered down before beginning to take it apart

    • Use a heat gun to melt the adhesive that holds the screen to the device

    • Move the heat gun around the edge of the screen for approximately 1 minute, or until the screen can be lifted off in the next step.

    • Make sure not to heat the screen for too long because too much can damage other components inside the tablet.

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    • Use a suction cup to assist in lifting the screen while prying around its edges with a plastic spudger.

    • If necessary use a metal spudger to pry the screen up, taking care not to scratch the device.

    • Be careful not to pull the screen too far off. It will still be attached to the device by a cable for the front facing camera and the wide display data cable.

    • Reattaching the screen will require adhesive to ensure that it stays in place.

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    • Detach the cables for the camera by lifting the small flap using the tip of your fingernail or a spudger. Gently pull the ribbon cable out.

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    • Follow the same removal procedure to detach the wide gold cable.

    • When reattaching cables, it is helpful to use tweezers to slide the cable in before securing it down with the flap.

    • This device is missing a battery, so the device that you are working on may appear slightly different inside.

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  6. Google Pixel C Speaker Replacement, Speaker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Locate the thin black speakers along the right and left sides of the tablet.

    • The longer speaker is secured by two different types of screws, while the shorter one is secured by two of the same type of screw.

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    • Use the Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the three 4.2mm screws

    • Use the same screwdriver to remove the 2.5mm screw as well.

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    • Locate the two circular metal caps that are attached to the short speaker via a small cable and gently pull them out of the device

    • Locate and detach the third cable cap that is attached to the longer speaker.

    • The third cable runs along the upper edge of the device, and is secured down with adhesive.

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    • Slide both speakers out from the edges of the device.

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    • Locate the red and black twisted wires.

    • Use a spudger to pry under the cable and pop it free from the attachment, fully detaching the speaker from the device.

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

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