Dell Latitude 3189 Speakers Replacement

Introduction

The speakers are the built-in method to provide audio to the user. Use this guide to replace the speakers if you have any issues such as faulty speakers.

The prerequisites for this guide are the Base Cover Replacement Guide and the Battery Replacement Guide, as in order to access the speakers the base cover and battery must be removed. Before using this guide, completely power down the device, and unplug any cords or devices in the ports.

Exercise caution when removing the battery, any punctures or deformation will immediately damage the battery and may cause a fire if the battery was charged.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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Before beginning, power off and unplug the device.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to loosen the seven captive screws that secure the lower case.

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Step 2

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Insert a nylon spudger between the lower case and chassis at the two hinge spaces on the back side of the laptop and pry up the lower case.
Do not use metal items to pry the base cover off, like a screwdriver, as it could slip and damage internal components.
Avoid prying at the ports which could damage the ports.

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Step 3

Grip and pull the lower case up and away.
If you feel any significant resistance, double check that all of the screws are loosened.

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Step 4

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Before performing any operations within the laptop, unplug the battery.
Using the pull tab on the connector, pull the connector directly out of its motherboard port.

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Step 5 Battery

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 3.2 mm screws that secure the battery.

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Step 6

Grip the battery and lift it up and out of the chassis.

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Step 7 Speakers

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Use the flat end of a spudger to push the white plastic speaker connector out of its motherboard port.

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Step 8

Lift out the right speaker.
Lift out the left speaker.
Before removing the speakers make note of how the wire between the right and left speakers are routed within the chassis.