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Amazon Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement speaker module for Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Lint-free swab
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect internal circuit boards from electrostatic discharge.
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Avoid using sharp metal objects near the battery cell to prevent punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select the option to completely turn off the Kindle Fire.
- 2
Insert plastic opening tool into seam
2 minWedge a thin plastic opening tool between the front panel display frame and the rear enclosure near a corner.
- 3
Unclip the back cover perimeter
4 minSlide the plastic tool along the entire outer edge to release the internal plastic retaining clips.
- 4
Lift off the rear shell
1 minSeparate the back cover completely from the main chassis and set it aside.
- 5
Disconnect the battery plug
2 minUse a spudger to carefully pry the battery cable connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 6
Unscrew the speaker bracket
3 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the metal retaining bracket over the speaker module.
- 7
Remove the metal bracket
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal bracket away from the motherboard assembly.
- 8
Pry out the speaker module
2 minInsert a flat opening tool under the edge of the speaker module and gently pop it out of its plastic recess.
- 9
Clean motherboard speaker contacts
2 minLightly wipe the exposed gold contacts on the motherboard using a lint-free swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 10
Position the new speaker
2 minSet the replacement speaker module into the housing recess, ensuring the spring contacts face the motherboard.
- 11
Reinstall the speaker bracket
2 minPlace the metal retaining bracket back over the top of the speaker module and align the screw holes.
- 12
Tighten the bracket screws
3 minThread and tighten the Phillips screws to secure the speaker assembly firmly against the board.
- 13
Reconnect the battery cable
2 minAlign the battery connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 14
Snap the rear shell into place
3 minAlign the back cover over the tablet frame and press around all edges until the plastic clips engage securely.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen speaker repair
Power the Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen back on and test the speaker repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Amazon Kindle Fire 7 5th Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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