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Speakers, Audio Connectors, and Consumer Infrared
Dell™XPS™M1730ServiceManual
Removing Speakers
Removing the Audio Connector Board
Removing the Consumer Infrared Board
Removing Speakers
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove any installed ExpressCards from the ExpressCard slot.
3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini Cards (see Memory and Communication Cards).
4. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
5. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
6. Remove the audio connector board from the system board by removing the screw and the audio connector cable. See Removing the Audio Connector
Board.
7. Remove the two speaker screws (one on each speaker) from the computer base.
8. Disconnect the speaker connector from the system board.
9. Remove the two speakers by lifting them up.
Removing the Audio Connector Board
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the palm rest (see Palm Rest).
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.