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Zenbre SoundBank Z3 Speaker Grill Replacement

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This guide can be used to take out a Zenbre SoundBank Z3 speaker grill in order to replace it with a new one. The Essential Electronics toolkit, iFixit Opening Tool, and 64-Bit Driver Kit will be used.

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    • Power off the SoundBank Z3.

    • Turn over the device.

    • Peel the silicone feet up to remove.

    • No extra adhesive is needed to reapply the feet as long as the sticky side is not touched.

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    • Remove all eight of the 11 mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the device.

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    • Remove the bottom panel speaker using an iFixit opening tool.

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    • Remove the four 4.5 mm silver Phillips screws that secure the plastic panel covering the motherboard.

    • Remove the plastic panel.

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    • Remove the three silver Phillips screws from the plastic ring that holds the speaker in place.

    • Be careful not to rip out the speaker while taking out the screws

    • The same steps can be done on the other side of the speaker

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    • First, remove the speaker from the motherboard, then remove the ring that held the speaker in place.

    • These are the joints that need to be soldered. Follow this guide link to help you remove the wires from the motherboard.

    • How To Solder and Desolder Connections

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    • With the plastic ring removed, the speaker should slide out easily.

    • Be careful not remove other components in the speaker

    • This will expose the speaker grill

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    • Now that the speaker has been removed, the plastic grill should be visible.

    • With a little bit of force they can be pushed out.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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