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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The speakers of any laptop are essential for listening to music, watching videos, etc. Faulty or broken speakers can be extremely frustrating. Your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570’s speakers may not be working properly because of a hardware issue and if that is the case, check out this device’s troubleshooting page to see if you can fix the issue without replacement.

The speakers may also be having software problems, and if that is the case then a replacement is necessary. Luckily, replacing your speakers is straight-forward and does not require many tools or experience working with devices.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ten 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that are holding the back panel on.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry open the back case at the two hinge cutouts.

    • Gently use the plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop to pry up the clips holding the rest of the back panel.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Once all the clips have been disengaged, lift off the back cover.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Hard Drive: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the hard drive.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, gently pull the hard drive back, sliding it out from the port.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement, Speakers: step 6, image 3 of 3
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    • Using the iFixit nylon tipped tweezers, disconnect the wire that connects the speakers to the motherboard.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, gently pull the left speaker up and out of the device.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Repeat the previous step for the other speaker and remove the speakers from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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