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Speakers

Dell™ Inspiron™ 300m Service Manual

Removing the Speakers

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.

NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets.

NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE: Read "Before You Begin" before performing the following procedure.

1. Remove the battery.
   
   
2. Remove the keyboard.
   
   
3. Remove the palm rest.
   
   
4. Remove the M2 x 4-mm screw that secures the speaker to the bottom case.
   
   

NOTE: The left and right speakers are interchangeable.

1	system board connector (1 per speaker)
2	speaker connector (1 per speaker)
3	M2 x 4-mm screw (1 per speaker)
4	speaker cable (1 per speaker)
5	speakers (2)

NOTICE: Do not pull on the speaker cable. Pull from the speaker connector to disconnect the cable.

5. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board connector.
   
   

NOTICE: Handle the speakers with care to avoid damaging them.

6. Remove the speaker by pulling it straight up and out of the bottom case.
   
   

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