Introduction
Speakers can malfunction over time due to several factors such as damage and wear causing blow-out severely compromising the audio quality of the product.
During the replacement of the speaker in the HP Stream 13-c002dx the user will need to exercise caution when handling electronic parts with lithium ion batteries that potentially pose a hazard.⏎
If a battery becomes swollen take precautions.
The laptop will need to be disassembled to gain access to the internal components and remove the speakers to be replaced.
Parts
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Flip the laptop over so the bottom is facing up.
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Use your Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eleven visible 5 mm screws on the back of the laptop.
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Unscrew the two remaining 2.5mm screws. Keep these screws separate from the first eleven 5mm screws.
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Using a spudger, separate the keyboard surface from the bottom of the laptop.
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While lifting the keyboard surface from the bottom, you will notice three cables still attaching them together. Gently unplug each of these cables from the motherboard.
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Remove the keyboard assembly.
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You will notice various screws located on the outer edges of the speakers. Using your Philips screwdriver, remove each of these screws.
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Connecting the two speakers is a red and black wire located at the edge of the battery. Using your flathead screwdriver, lift the wire upward.
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Using your iFixit Opener Tool, remove the wires connecting the speakers to the motherboard by lifting the indicated piece upward.'
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Carefully remove the right and left components of the battery out of the device.
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You have successfully removed the speakers from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
