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Replacing IBM ThinkPad 560z Speaker

Device	IBM ThinkPad 560z
Difficulty	Moderate
Time	10 - 15 minutes
Steps	11

This guide is by Derek Driscoll on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

How to replace the speaker.

Tools: 6-in-1 Screwdriver; Phillips #00 Screwdriver; iFixit Opening Tool; Spudger

Step 1 :: Battery Removal

• Slide the battery release latch to the right.
• Pull out the battery out towards the front of the device.

Step 2

• Remove the 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.
• Remove the 10 mm Phillips #0 screws.
• Remove the 14 mm Phillips #0 screw.

Step 3

• Open the flap on the left hand side.

Step 4

• Insert the plastic opening tools between the right and left sides of the latch.
• Pry the right side of the latch, and then pry the left side to detach the laptop's cover.

Step 5

• Open the flap on the right side.

Step 6

• Insert the plastic opening tools towards the right side of the latch.
• Gently pry the right side out to release the top cover.

Step 7

• Lift the keyboard slowly.
• CAUTION: A cable connects the keyboard to the motherboard. If you are not careful, you will damage the cable.

Step 8

• Use your fingers or a spudger to detach the connector.

Step 9

• Carefully lift and remove the keyboard.

Step 10

• Slowly and carefully lift the speaker with your fingers.
• CAUTION: The port that the speaker plugs into can be easily removed from the motherboard if not careful! Unplug the speaker with extreme caution!

Step 11

• Use your fingers to unplug the wires from the connector.

Conclusion

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

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