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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 12th Gen Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 12th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic prying tools
- Guitar picks for prying
- Suction cups
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Precision screwdriver set
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement speaker modules (left and right)
- Precut back cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the tablet completely before beginning repair work.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying plastic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove MicroSD Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole next to the microSD card slot. Press firmly to pop out the tray and remove it.
- 2
Heat Outer Edges
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting to warm the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear cover near the edge. Pull up gently to create a small gap between the cover and the frame.
- 4
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
3 minInsert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick around the entire outer seam to cut through the edge adhesive.
- 5
Unclip Back Cover
2 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pop the plastic clips holding the rear cover to the internal frame. Lift the back cover off the tablet.
- 6
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minLocate the battery connector on the motherboard. Pry the battery cable straight up from its socket using a plastic spudger to cut power.
- 7
Remove Speaker Screws
2 minUnscrew the four Phillips screws holding the speaker modules to the housing. Set the screws aside in a organized tray.
- 8
Disconnect Speaker Connectors
2 minGently lift the zif locking tabs on the speaker ribbon cable connectors using a spudger. Slide the speaker ribbon cables out.
- 9
Pry Left Speaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger beneath the left speaker unit. Pry upward gently to break the light adhesive securing it to the frame.
- 10
Pry Right Speaker Module
2 minInsert the spudger under the right speaker unit. Lift gently to detach the speaker from the chassis.
- 11
Clean Speaker Recesses
2 minApply a drop of 99% isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab and wipe away old adhesive from the speaker seating areas.
- 12
Install New Speaker Modules
2 minPosition the new left and right speaker modules into their respective frame cutouts and press firmly into place.
- 13
Attach Speaker Ribbon Cables
2 minSlide the ribbon cables into their motherboard sockets. Press the locking tabs down flat to secure the connections.
- 14
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minDrive the four Phillips screws back into the speaker modules until snug. Do not overtighten.
- 15
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery connector over its motherboard socket and press straight down until it snaps securely into place.
- 16
Apply Back Cover Adhesive
3 minPeel the backing off new precut adhesive strips and apply them along the inner border of the back cover.
- 17
Press Back Cover Closed
2 minAlign the back cover over the chassis and press firmly along all edges until the plastic clips snap into position.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 12th Gen speaker repair
Power the Kindle Fire HD 8 12th 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 HD 8 12th 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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