Handspring Visor Edge Speaker Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If your Handspring Visor Edge is producing distorted audio or no sound at all, use this guide to replace the speaker.
To confirm that the faulty part is coming from the Handspring Visor Edge’s speaker, inspect the speaker port for debris that may be interfering with sound quality. A small buildup of dust can be removed using an ESD-safe brush or small dust blower.
Make sure your device is powered off before you begin.
What you need
Tools
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Open the Visor Edge placing the screen and the inner part of the flip cover face down on a flat surface such as a table
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On the back of the PDA there is a tab connecting the flip cover to the device. Push gently on this tab trying to slide the cover upwards along the surface then lift the pieces apart to fully detach them
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Remove the six 4.1 mm Phillips screws from the back plate using the #00 Phillips Scewdriver.
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Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws that are on the sides of the frame.
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Remove the 3.9 mm Philips screw holding the stylus holster to the frame.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Carefully remove the speaker by pulling on the body of the plug with a pair of tweezers, rocking it from side to side to ease it if necessary.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Cal Poly, Team 11-28, Maness Winter 2011 Member of Cal Poly, Team 11-28, Maness Winter 2011
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