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If the speakers on your Verizon Ellipsis 10 is making crackling noises, low quality audio or does not produce noise. This guide is designed to provide you with simple steps to remove and replace the Verizon Ellipsis 10 Speaker.
The speakers are responsible for generating all onboard audio without the use of headphones or external devices. Faulty speakers may cause distorted playback, irregular audio, or complete audio failure. You should inspect the speakers for any debris as it can affect audio quality and test the tablet with external audio sources and adjust volume settings to confirm the issue is caused by the internal speakers and not by software or connected devices.
Before beginning make sure to power off your tablet completely and disconnect it from any external power source.
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Open the SD/SIM card cover to start prying off the back cover.
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Start using the iFixit Opening Tool in the SD/SIM area to release the clips holding the back panel on.
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Follow along the edge of the device to undo all of the retaining clips.
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Once all the clips are undone, the back panel should come off with little effort.
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Remove the bottom piece of tape securing the battery making sure you are not peeling up anything else in the process.
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Remove the top piece of tape using an iFixit opening tool.
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Once you have a hold on the tape, carefully remove it making sure you aren’t damaging the battery in the process.
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Unplug the battery power connector by sliding the white plastic plug down away from the board.
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The battery should be free to come out of the device. Make sure not to bend or damage the battery.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four M1.5 screws from the right speaker.
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Remove the black and white wires connected to the motherboard by pulling up on their connections.
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Remove the three strips of tape.
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Remove the four M1.5 screws on the left speaker.
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Remove the speakers from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.