Sony ICF-C1T Speaker Replacement

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This is a moderately difficult step-by-step guide to replace a Sony ICF-C1T Speaker. Major steps are removing the exterior top of the speaker, separating the motherboard, and replacing the internal speaker.

Make sure the battery is removed and the speaker is unplugged before performing steps 1-7. Also, be gentle and cautious during Step 3 and 6 to avoid damage.

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Locate the underside of the device. Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 14mm screws.
Be sure that the device is unplugged and the battery has been removed before tampering with the device.

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Locate where the top-side of the speaker connects with the sides and use the iFixit Opening Tool to gently pry the top-side off.

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Gently pull the top of the clock away from the rest of the device.
Be careful when tugging on this piece of the clock. The clock display is located directly inside the front face and is connected by multiple wires.

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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 14mm screws from the top of the motherboard.
Be careful to avoid the sharp pieces on the motherboard when handling the device.

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Remove the Phillips #00 screw from the bottom of the white and blue box.
Remove the Phillips #00 screw from behind the white and blue box.
After unscrewing the white box, gently pull it out. This will allow for more room to access the speaker.

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To separate the motherboard completely, you can cut the red and black wires that are attached to the speaker. This will allow you to access the speaker fully.
Use caution when tampering with the wires and sharp parts of the device.

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Use the plastic opening tool and the spudger to separate the speaker from the device by tracing its outline and loosening the glue.
Do this step gently as to not damage the device or cause harm to yourself.
When reassembling the device, you will need to use glue to place the new speaker back in its place.
It would be wise to test the device after reconnecting wires, before screwing and gluing the parts back together.