Introduction
Computer has no sound, sounds distorted is crackling. This guide will explain how to replace the speakers on an Acer Aspire E1-531-2438.
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Turn the device over so the back side is facing up.
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Using a spudger, slide the orange latch to the right. This will release the battery, which should pop up from the device.
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Use two hands tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward as shown in the images.
 
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Tilt the side of the battery closest to the orange latch upward.
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Lift the battery up and out of the device.
 
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Using the indentation, pry open the access panel with your fingers or a spudger.
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Remove the access panel to expose the hard drive, WiFi chip, and RAM modules.
 
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Grip the plastic tab on the hard drive, then pull to the left to unplug the drive from its socket.
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Once free from the socket, lift the hard drive up and out of the device.
 
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove all of the following screws:
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Fifteen 9mm size screws
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One 6mm screw
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Three 3.5mm screws
 
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Using a plastic opening tool, pry along the seam running the perimeter of the laptop to separate the bottom case from the palmrest assembly.
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Flip the device over and open the laptop so that the keyboard is visible.
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Lift up the palmrest assembly just far enough to access the connectors underneath.
 
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Using a spudger, disconnect the connector for the left speaker.
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Disconnect the right speaker connector in the same manner.
 
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 3mm screws to release the left and right speakers.
 
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.