Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3WS Speaker Replacement

Written By: Samantha Postma

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Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3WS Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

If you have distorted, or no audio coming from the speakers in your Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C3WS, you may need to replace the speakers in your laptop.

Consider looking at the troubleshooting page to see if there may be a simpler solution.

Tools

Step 1

Remove the two 6mm JIS #0 screws from either side of the hinges.

Step 2

Remove the eight 4mm JIS #0 screws from the back cover.

Step 3

Insert an opening pick between the back panel and the sides of the computer to begin lifting the back off.
There are several clips holding the cover in place.
After the sides have been lifted, use the opening tool to finish opening the back cover.

Step 4

Lift off the back cover.

Step 5

Remove the two JIS #0 screws that connect the battery to the rest of the laptop.

Step 6

Pull the white tab connected to the battery out of the black tab that connects to the motherboard.
It is extremely important that this is done carefully and slowly to avoid causing damage to the motherboard.