Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off Device

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to shut down the tablet completely.

2. 2

   Eject SD Card Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the side frame to eject the microSD card tray.

3. 3

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Push a plastic opening pick into the thin seam between the display assembly and the rear outer shell.

4. 4

   Unclip Rear Shell

   3 min

   Slide the pick around all four edges to release the plastic retaining clips securing the rear cover.

5. 5

   Separate Rear Shell

   1 min

   Lift the rear shell straight off the internal frame assembly and place it aside.

6. 6

   Disconnect Battery Cable

   2 min

   Use a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

7. 7

   Disconnect Speaker Harness

   2 min

   Use precision tweezers to gently pull the speaker wire connector out of its logic board header.

8. 8

   Remove Speaker Screws

   2 min

   Unthread the Phillips screws securing the speaker enclosure to the internal chassis.

9. 9

   Remove Damaged Speaker

   1 min

   Gently lift the faulty speaker assembly out of its recessed channel in the frame.

10. 10

    Install Replacement Speaker

    2 min

    Place the new speaker assembly into the chassis recess, ensuring correct orientation with the screw posts.

11. 11

    Secure Speaker Screws

    2 min

    Reinstall and tighten the Phillips screws to hold the replacement speaker in place.

12. 12

    Reconnect Speaker Harness

    1 min

    Push the speaker wire harness connector firmly back into its logic board socket.

13. 13

    Reconnect Battery Cable

    1 min

    Press the battery connector down onto the motherboard terminal until it snaps into place.

14. 14

    Snap Rear Shell

    2 min

    Align the rear shell over the device and press along the edges until all perimeter clips click shut.