Google Pixel Slate Speaker Replacement

Einleitung

This guide walks you through the process of removing a speaker from a Google Pixel Slate. Before attempting to proceed with this guide, a user should understand how to use a screwdriver. In order to replace the speaker and reassemble the device, follow the steps in reverse.

Was du brauchst

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Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.
Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body.
Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.

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Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.
Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.

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There are two speakers, one on each side of the Google Pixel Slate. This guide works for either one.
Use the T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the yellow 2mm screw from the thin metal plate.
Use the T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the pink 3mm screw from the thin metal plate.
Remove the thin metal plate from the device.

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Use the T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black 2mm screws from the speaker.

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Use the Nylon-Tipped Tweezers to remove the black plug.
There is a red and a black wire connected to the black plug.
Pull the black plug in an upwards direction.
Be sure to gently remove plug, as using too much force can damage the connecting wires.