Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Speakers Replacement

ID: 149299

Description: Use this guide to remove or replace speakers in...

Steps:

1. Use a Torx T4 screwdriver to remove the eight screws (M2x3) that secure the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

2. Use your fingertips to lift the system badge open and reveal the single case screw.
3. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screw (M1.6x4) that secures the base cover to the palm-rest assembly.

4. Starting from the front corner of the computer, pry up the base cover using a spudger and lift the base cover off the palm-rest assembly.

5. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

6. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two screws (M1.6x4) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

7. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the six screws (M2x3) that secure the battery to the palm-rest assembly.

8. Lift the battery off the palm-rest assembly.

9. Peel off the tape securing the speaker cable to the system board.

10. Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard.

11. Note the speaker-cable routing and peel off the tape that secures the speaker cable to the system board.

12. Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the four screws (M2x2) that secure the speakers to the palm-rest assembly.

13. Lift the speakers, along with its cables, off the palm-rest assembly.