HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Speaker Replacement

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the speakers for your HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX.

A speaker is a piece of hardware that reproduces sound from a video or audio played on your device. If you notice that the speaker is not producing sound or the audio isn't clear/distorted, a faulty speaker might be the root of this problem.

Before using this guide, examine the speaker port of any debris. Usually, a small buildup of debris and dust might cause the speaker ports to be covered causing the speaker to transmit spotty audio. The buildup can be cleared by canned air or a dust blower.

Before starting, make sure to turn off the device and unplug it from all power sources.

Was du brauchst

Schritt 1 Keyboard and Touchpad

HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Speaker Replacement, Keyboard and Touchpad: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 2

HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Speaker Replacement, Keyboard and Touchpad: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 2

Flip the laptop with the base of the laptop is facing you.
Using the #00 screwdriver, unscrew these screws.

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Schritt 2

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Warning! When prying open a laptop it could require some force, but it also has fragile connectors underneath. Use caution so as to avoid breaking these connectors.
Start from the top right corner of the laptop and work clockwise with an iFixit opening tool or spudger to pry the keyboard from the frame of the laptop.

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Schritt 3

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Warning! Handle the flaps and ribbon cables with care to prevent damage.
Gently pull the keyboard in the opposite direction of the screen, so the wires beneath are exposed.
Lift the black flap and pull the blue ribbon gently towards you until it is disconnected.
Lift the white flap and pull the blue ribbon towards you until it is disconnected.

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Schritt 4

Lift keyboard slightly and remove the strip gently to prevent damaging any parts.
The tape has no function other than to keep the wire tucked away.

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Schritt 5

Set aside the detached keyboard.

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Schritt 6 Speaker

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HP Chromebook 14-Q010DX Speaker Replacement, Speaker: Schritt 6, Bild 3 von 3

Undo the black tape located on the bottom from the frame of the laptop.
The tape has no function other than to keep the wire tucked away.
Using fingers or the spudger, slide out the black connector indicated on the left.
Use a #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws.