Speaker assembly

Prerequisite

Before you start, read Important safety information and print the following instructions.

Replacement procedure

  1. Disable the built-in battery. See Disable Fast Startup and the built-in battery.

  2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. Then, close the computer display.

  3. Remove the base cover assembly. See Base cover assembly (for T490 and P43s only) or Base cover assembly (for T590 and P53s only).

  4. Detach the connector of the speaker assembly.
    Detach the connector.

  5. Remove the screws that secure the speaker assembly 1, and then remove the speaker assembly 2.
    Remove the two screws that secure the speaker assembly. Then remove the speaker assembly.

  6. Install the new speaker assembly in place 1, and then install the screws to secure the speaker assembly 2.
    Remove the two screws that secure the speaker assembly. Then remove the speaker assembly.

  7. Attach the connector of the speaker assembly.
    Reattach the connector.

  8. Reinstall the base cover assembly.

  9. Connect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer.