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Inspiron 7400 Service Manual

Installing the speakers

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the speakers and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image:Installing the speakers

Steps

  1. Using the alignment posts, place the speakers on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE Ensure that the alignment posts are threaded through the rubber grommets on the speaker.
  2. Adhere the tapes that secure the cable to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Connect the speaker cable to the connector on the system board.
  4. Connect the keyboard cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch.
  5. Connect the keyboard-backlight cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch.
  6. Connect the touchpad cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch.
  7. Place the Mylar that covers the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the 4-cell battery or the 6-cell battery, whichever applicable.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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