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Follow this guide to replace the right speaker in your Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8‑inch).
The right speaker is on the same side as the Surface Connect port.
If your speaker sounds crackly, like static, or isn't making noise, it may be damaged and in need of replacement.
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Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.
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Close your laptop and lay it down so the rubber feet are facing up.
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Gently slide one arm of your angled tweezers into the recess near the upper right edge of one of the feet.
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Use your tweezers to pry up and remove the foot.
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Repeat the process to remove the remaining feet.
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Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the four 4.5 mm‑long screws (with washers) securing the lower case.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top edge of the lower case, about an inch (2.5 cm) to the left or right of the Microsoft logo.
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Twist the pick to lift the lower case enough that you can grip it with your hand.
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Lift the lower case and remove it.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.3 mm‑long screws securing the battery connector cover.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the battery connector cover.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery press connector and pry up to disconnect it.
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Slide the point of a spudger under the right speaker connector and gently lift it straight up and out of the socket.
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Use the point of a spudger to separate the tape from the bottom of the fan and move it out of the way of the speaker cable.
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Use your fingers to grip the speaker cable and gently guide it out of the clips along the edge of the fan.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 3.2 mm‑long screws securing the right speaker.
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Make sure your replacement speaker has two rubber grommets installed on its left edge.
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If it doesn't, remove the grommets from your old speaker and install them in your replacement.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
