Prerequisites
Before working inside your computer:
NOTE:The images in this document may differ from your computer depending on the configuration you ordered.
Save and close all open files and exit all open applications.
Shut down your computer. For Windows operating system, click Start > Image: Power button Power > Shut down.
NOTE:If you are using a different operating system, see the documentation of your operating system for shut-down instructions.
Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.
Disconnect all attached network devices and peripherals, such as keyboard, mouse, and monitor from your computer.
Remove any media card and optical disc from your computer, if applicable.
Remove the side cover:
Loosen the two captive screws that secure the side cover to the chassis.
Slide the side cover towards the back of the computer.
Lift the side cover from the chassis.
Removing the speaker:
Disconnect the speaker cable from the connector on the system board.
Press the tab, lift and slide the speaker along with the cable from the slot on the chassis.
Installing the speaker:
Press the tab on the speaker and slide the speaker into the slot on the chassis until it snaps into place.
Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
Install the side cover:
Align the tabs on the side cover with the slots on the chassis.
Slide the side cover towards the front of the computer.
Tighten the two captive screws to secure the side cover to the chassis.
After working inside your computer:
Replace all screws and ensure that no stray screws remain inside your computer.
Connect any external devices, peripherals, or cables you removed before working on your computer.
Replace any media cards, discs, or any other parts that you removed before working on your computer.
Connect your computer and all attached devices to their electrical outlets.
Turn on your computer.
