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Dell AC511 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

If you suspect one or more of the speakers in your Dell AC511 soundbar has stopped working, you may need to replace them.

What you need

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    • Use a Jimmy to peel off the screen stuck to the front of the speaker.

    • Start from any corner and use the Jimmy to get under the screen. Once one side lifts up, you can use your fingers to peel the rest off.

    • Be careful to avoid damage to the rest of the speaker and especially to yourself.

    • Don't worry if it tears; use the Jimmy again to peel off the rest.

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    • Remove ten 6 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the front panel off of the rest of the device.

    • The speakers will still be attached to the front panel. Being too rough could damage them.

    • Remove the 4 mm screws from the speakers using a JIS #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the front panel from the device.

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    • Follow the three wires connected to the speaker to find where they connect to the circuit board.

    • Use tweezers to gently rock the end of the wires back and forth until they disconnect from the board.

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Conclusion

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

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where can I get the compatible speaker head?

Chanthachon Senesouphap - Reply

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