What to do next:
• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 64.
Replacing the internal speaker
Attention:
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page v.
This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
Note: The internal speaker is only available in some models.
To replace the internal speaker, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 28.
3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs and pivoting the front bezel outward.
Figure 45. Removing the front bezel
4. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 40.
5. Locate the cover presence switch (intrusion switch) and the internal speaker. See “Locating
components” on page 11.
6. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the internal speaker connector on the system board. See
“Locating parts on the system board” on page 12.
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