HP Chromebook 11-2210nr Speakers Replacement

Written By: Gerardo Cardona
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HP Chromebook 11-2210nr Speakers Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

35 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you will be able to perform the process of removing and replacing your faulty or broken speakers. Both speakers are connected to a single wire plugged into the motherboard.

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    • Position your closed laptop face down to remove the 9 visible 6mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Using the metal spudger, remove the two rubber pads that are closer to the hinge of the laptop.

    • Remove the two additional 6mm screws located beneath the rubber pads using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • The two bottom rubber pads do not contain screws, but you may check if you wish to be sure.

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    • Turn the Laptop over and with the metal spudger start to run it along the plastic seam to pry it off.

    • You will hear popping sounds when you are sliding the spudger along the device.

    • For an easier removal, start from the sides and work your way in to the corners.

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    • Carefully lift off the keyboard and gently place it towards you until the two ZIF ribbon wires become visible and place the keyboard down.

    • Locate where the two ZIF ribbon wires are connecting the keyboard to the motherboard in place by clasps.

    • This does not disconnect the keyboard from the laptop just yet.

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    • Using the nylon spudger, lift the plastic clasps holding the two ribbon wires up to properly disconnect the wires.

    • It is recommended to use the nylon spudger for this step. Any metal can damage your motherboard.

    • This step completely disconnects the keyboard to allow safe removal and replacement.

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    • Remove the six 4mm screws holding the battery in place with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Carefully unplug the bundle power cable by pulling both edges towards you.

    • This successfully disconnects the battery from the laptop.

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    • Carefully lift the battery and safely remove it out of the laptop.

    • The battery may have an adhesive sticker attached to the bottom. If so, apply more force when lifting it up.

    • After the removal of the battery, the speakers will become accessible.

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    • Use the metal spudger to release the LEFT speakers from the laptop.

    • Use the metal spudger to release the RIGHT speaker from the laptop.

    • The two speakers are connected to a wire that runs along the bottom edge of the laptop and connected up to the motherboard.

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    • Unplug the speakers small wire bundle from the motherboard.

    • You will notice the speaker wire is pinched between a screw slot and underneath the motherboard.

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    • Remove the one 4mm screw located above the pinched wire.

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    • Using the nylon spudger, slightly pry up the motherboard to release the pinched wire.

    • This step completely disconnects the speaker from the laptop to be safely removed.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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