Gateway KAV60 LT2016U Speaker Replacement

ID: 19295

Description: Can't hear anything? Replace the speakers once...

Steps:

1. Unlock the tab located in the top left corner of the netbook.
2. The red tab indicated that the battery has been properly unlocked.
3. Remove the battery.
4. When working with electronics, it is always wise to remove the power source before taking the device apart.

5. Make sure the RAM, hard drive, and WiFi card have been removed from the computer before trying to take off the cover so they are not damaged in the process.

6. Remove six (6) 5mm screws, two (2) 17.5mm screws, and three (3) 2.5mm screws from the back, using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, as marked here.

7. Pry up the keyboard using a spudger or plastic opening tool in the exact location shown in the photograph.
8. Don't use a screwdriver as a pry tool as shown in this example.
9. Carefully disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the motherboard, and remove the keyboard.

10. Remove the five (5) 5mm screws shown here using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

11. Separate the upper cover from the back cover. It is possible to do this without a tool, but you may also use a plastic opening tool for added leverage.
12. Be careful to keep even pressure all the way around the cover so that it is not bent beyond repair.
13. Carefully disconnect two ribbon cables to complete the separation of the upper cover.

14. Remove the 5mm screw of the left speaker cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, as shown here.

15. Disconnect the speaker's connection to the motherboard by lightly pulling on the connector until it pops apart from the motherboard.

16. Repeat the previous steps for the right speaker. Remove the 5mm screw of the right speaker cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.