HP 7 1800 Speaker Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will aid you in the replacement of your HP 7 1800 speaker. It requires beginning soldering skills.

What you need

1. Step 1 Remove the back panel
  Carefully insert a Spudger into one of the corners of the tablet.
  
  Slide the Spudger along the edge popping the tabs out along the way.
  
  Be careful not to break the tabs.
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2. Step 2 Remove the battery
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  Slide the Spudger under the battery to lift it off the adhesive.
  
  Gently pull the cable connection from the motherboard using tweezers.
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1. Step 3 Desolder the speaker wires
  Desolder the two leads of the speaker wire that are connected to the motherboard.
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2. Step 4 Remove the speaker
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  Using tweezers, gently pull the speaker off of the metal plate.
  
  The speaker is held onto the metal plate with light adhesive. It will require a little force to peel off.
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Conclusion

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

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