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Subwoofers are notorious for blowing out. Consistent use at low frequencies result in a short life span for these parts.
This guide will show you how to replace the subwoofer instead of having to throw out you entire device. A replacement subwoofer can be found online or salvaged from another device.
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Lift up the handle to reveal the screws.
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Use your Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the eight 1/2 inch screws.
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Flip your device over.
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Use your Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the six 3/4inch screws.
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Flip your device back over to access the top of the device.
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Use your plastic opening tool to pry up and remove the panel on the top, left hand side of the device.
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Use your Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1/2 inch screws underneath the now-removed panels.
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Lift off the top, beginning from the back of the device.
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Disconnect the CD drive ribbon cable from the top of the device.
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Disconnect the remaining cables from the motherboard.
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Once you have removed the top, we will begin removing the front of the device.
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Begin by disconnecting the 6 cables that lead from the front of the device to the motherboard.
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Use your Philips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1 inch screws on the outermost part of the device.
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Use your Philips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 3/4 inch screws on the outermost part of the device.
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Use your Philips #2 screwdriver to remove the one 5/6 inch screw on the middle part of the device.
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Firmly pull off the front of device.
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Begin with the front component after the disassembly prerequisite.
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This guide is for the subwoofer seen in the middle of this image.
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Desolder the two connector wires off the bottom plate on the speaker.
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Note where each cable connects.
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Remove the four 1/2 inch screws using a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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Firmly grab the end of the subwoofer.
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Pull up and out to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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You completely forgot about the screws in the CD Drive. Nearly broke the top plastic prying on it.
