Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the front facing speakers on the Verizon Ellipsis 7. This is important to continue to use the Verizon Ellipsis 7 without using headphones. One of the hazards of this process is the potential to break or lose components of your device if not done properly.
What you need
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Hold down the power button until the screen goes black to turn off the device.
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Remove the SIM card from the device to prevent damage.
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To remove the SIM card, open the SIM card cover on the side of the device.
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Push SIM card in and pull it out after hearing a click.
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Take off the back panel.
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Pry open the back cover carefully with a plastic opening tool.
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Use the opening tool to disconnect the cover completely. Do not attempt to pry the back cover off with your hands.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Remove the charging (micro-USB) port.
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Unscrew the indicated screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the charging port board to the motherboard using tweezers.
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Use the tweezers to grab the sides of black, plastic connector. Do not grab from the wires or try to wedge it out from the bottom.
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Remove the charging port board from the phone using tweezers.
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Place the replacement charging port into the phone.
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Remove 2 screws from each speaker, 4 screws in total, using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Using tweezers carefully lift the connector up to disconnect it from the motherboard.
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Using tweezers carefully pull the speakers up and out of device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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