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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the speakers in your Lenovo ThinkPad T480s laptop.

If your laptop isn’t producing sound, or if the sound is distorted or intermittent, your speakers may be faulty. Be sure to troubleshoot any speaker-related issues before attempting to replace them.

Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.

What you need

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    • Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.

    • Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.

    • Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.

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    • Lift the bottom cover off.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 4.5mm screws that hold the battery down to the mid frame.

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    • Lift the battery near the connector and remove it from the system.

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    • Disconnect the speaker cable from the motherboard using a connector puller or spudger.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 4.8 mm screws from the speaker on the right side.

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    • Using a Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 4.8 mm screws from the speaker on the left side.

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    • Use the spudger to disconnect the hall sensor connector.

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    • Lift the speakers up.

    • Disconnect the cable speakers from the routing.

    • Remove the speakers from the system.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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