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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ 6400/E1505 Service Manual

  Removing the Speakers

  Replacing the Speakers

Removing the Speakers

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.

1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
   
   
2. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
   
   
3. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
   
   
4. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
   
   
5. Remove the palm rest (see Removing the Palm Rest).
   
   

NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to help prevent damage to them.

6. Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the system board and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the speakers (one on each side).
   
   

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speakers (2)

2

speaker cable connector

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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (2)

7. Remove the speaker cable from the routing clips and remove the speakers.
   
   

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cable routing clip

2

speaker cable

Replacing the Speakers

1. Route the speaker cable back through the routing clips and connect the speaker cable connector to the system board.
   
   
2. Align the speakers on the screw holes for securing the speakers to the computer base.
   
   
3. Replace the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws to secure the speakers in place (one on each speaker).
   
   

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