Vizio CT15 Speaker Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This replacement guide will help users that are having trouble with broken speakers to remove the speakers in a Vizio CT15.

What you need

1. Step 1 Vizio CT15 Back Panel Removal
  Turn the laptop off and remove all power cables.
  
  Remove the six Phillips #0 screws.
  
  Pull the back cover off.
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1. Step 2 Battery
  Remove the six Phillips #0 screws.
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2. Step 3
  Use the plastic opening tool or your fingers to pry the battery up and pull it from the laptop.
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1. Step 4 Speakers
  Unplug the wire connecting the speakers to the motherboard.
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2. Step 5
  Remove the four Phillips #0 screws.
  
  Pull the speakers out to remove.
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3. Step 6
  Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the black tab on the ZIF connector.
  
  Pull the ribbon cables out of the ZIF connector.
  
  These wires are not connected to the speakers. We are only unplugging them to remove the wire underneath.
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4. Step 7
  Pull off the black strips of tape from the speaker wires and remove the speakers from the laptop.
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Conclusion

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

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