W-King X10 Speaker Replacement

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If you are experiencing problems with the sound quality from your W-King X10 speaker, one or both of the main speakers may be malfunctioning. This can result in low-quality, 'tinny' sounds, volume disparity, or potentially even a lack of sound from one side of the X10.

In this guide you will learn how to open the mesh casing of the W-King X10 and replace one or both of the 3.7-inch subwoofers. These provide the main range of sounds produced by the X10.

Please note that to replace the speakers, you will be required to desolder and resolder the speaker's wiring. Follow this guide for detailed instructions on soldering.

Before you begin this repair, power off your speaker and disconnect it from the charging cable. Typically, you would remove the battery before this repair. However, to access the battery, you must remove the speakers.

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Make sure the X10 is powered off and disconnected from the charger before beginning the replacement.
Orient your W-King X10 so that the front is facing you.
The W-King logo will be facing you when the X10 is oriented correctly.

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Using a metal spudger, pry open the top points of the front-facing mesh guard.
The connection points are approximately in line with the strap clips on the central control panel.
You will hear an audible "pop" when the connection opens, and the top edge of the mesh guard will visibly separate from the X10.

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Lay the X10 on its back so that the bottom is facing you.
Using the metal spudger, separate the two connection points located on the left and right sides of the mesh panel as shown.
Separate the connection point in the center of the bottom section of the device.
As before, all connection points should audibly 'pop' when disconnected, and the mesh panel will visibly separate from the body of the X10.
Take care not to accidentally reconnect the points you’ve already separated. Using opening picks to hold the connections open can be helpful as you complete this step.

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Remove the front and back mesh panels of the device.

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Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove four 15.5 mm screws from the corners of each speaker.

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Gently pull the speaker straight out of the frame of the device.
If you tilt the speaker too far, it may catch on the frame, making it impossible to remove.
The speakers are connected to the board by cables, so avoid yanking or pulling on them forcefully.