Introduction
This guide will help you learn how to replace the speaker in the HP Split 13-r010dx.
Tools
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Locate the four screws at the bottom of the device. (Note that the keyboard attachment is missing from this device.)
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Use a Philips head #0 screwdriver to remove each of the screws (Size: 4mm)
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Gently wedge the plastic opening tool in between where the display and back panel meet.
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Slowly and gently apply force to the plastic opening tool in a downwards motion to loosen the front panel from the back panel.
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Rotate the device so that the side is facing up and repeat the previous step for the sides.
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Do NOT attempt to wedge the plastic opening tool on the bottom . Once the sides and top are loose you are ready to continue to the next step.
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Gently and slowly pull the front and back panel away from each other (in opposite directions). ( Pulling them apart will not separate the two panels)
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Only separate the panels by a few inches from each other so that there is room to separate the front and back panel in the next step. Proceed to the next step.
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Hold the back panel firmly and pull the front panel upwards to completely separate the front panel from the back panel.
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The device is now ready to be repaired or replacements installed.
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Using the PH 0 screw head unscrew each of the screws located int the upper right of the speakers.
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Once each speaker is out, remove the center plate in between the speakers, using the PH0 bit.
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After removing the the speakers completely, using the tweezers gently remove the micro chip connection from the system.
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Then untwist the wires from the thick black cord.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.