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HP Pavilion 15-AB153NR Speaker Replacement

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    • Ensure computer is turned off and unplugged.

    • Slide the battery lock latch on the left to unlock. Slide from left to right to unlock.

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    • Slide the battery release latch on the right with continuous force from right to left.

    • Once battery pops, you may release latch.

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    • Grab the battery, rotating upwards and away from you. This will remove the battery.

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    • Make sure computer is powered off and unplugged.

    • Flip computer over so that the bottom is facing the ceiling and the hinges are farthest from you.

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    • Using the Phillips #000 screwdriver, remove the 7 mm screw on the middle right.

    • There is an icon that looks like a CD stamped into the back panel near this screw.

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    • Slide the drive out from the right side of the device.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 12mm screws located on the hinge covers.

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    • Lift the corner covers off of the computer using a prying tool.

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    • Remove the six 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are located near the top of the laptop.

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    • Remove the remaining seven 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver that are securing the back cover.

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    • Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 2mm screws.

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    • Use prying tools to pry the covers off of the screwholes.

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 6.5mm screws.

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    • Be mindful of sharp edges on computer while using prying tools.

    • Flip computer over and open so that the screen is facing you.

    • Starting at the bottom right corner, insert the prying tool and lift upwards to loosen the back panel.

    • Continue down all sides and corners of the device.

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    • Flip laptop back over so that the bottom is facing up

    • After all sides are loosened, remove the back panel from the device.

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    • Disconnect fan cable from the motherboard.

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    • Remove both 3mm screws connected to the fan using Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the fan from the computer.

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    • Disconnect wiring harnesses by gently applying pressure to the plastic clip. Do not pull on the wires.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness that is routed through the speaker from the motherboard.

    • Remove the wiring harness from the groove in the speaker.

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    • Disconnect the speaker wiring from the motherboard.

    • If this clip is too difficult to remove by hand, tweezers or pliers can be used to gently initiate separation.

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    • Remove the speakers.

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

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