Introduction
In order to remove the speakers safely, be sure to take out the battery first. The speakers are located under the bottom covering of the laptop.
Tools
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Use fingernail or plastic tool to lift the battery. Rotate the battery up and away to remove from the laptop.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two screws (Length: 7.7 mm) of the Hard Drive cover and place the cover to the side.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the one screw (Length: 7.7 mm) from the RAM cover and place it to the side.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove all twelve screws (Length: 7.7 mm) that hold the bottom cover.
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Locate the fan and use a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws (Length: 7.7 mm) that hold it in place.
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Lift the fan and move it out of the way.
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Begin removing the four screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver (Length: 7.7 mm) from the back cover.
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Place the cover out of the way.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two screws (Length: 7.7 mm) that hold the speaker in place.
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Follow the wire until you find the ribbon cable that holds the wires and pull straight out of the connect to remove it.
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You are now free to replace the speakers.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.