Introducción

Lack of sound got you down? Use this guide to replace a damaged or broken speaker assembly.

  1. X5Ts2NpboWv1CrVs
    • In the following steps you will release the clips (highlighted in red) along the perimeter of the Nexus 7's rear panel.

    • Do not use excessive force while prying the clips. They can be easily broken.

  2. GfNZgZXTDvoLusXy
    GfNZgZXTDvoLusXy
    anLmRNrUoNQWBKUY
    • Gently insert a plastic opening tool near the top of the Nexus 7 between the rear panel and the front panel assembly.

    • Carefully run the plastic opening tool along the top edge to pry the rear panel away from the front panel assembly of the Nexus 7.

  3. WwtYTYZ2CAceGXng
    WwtYTYZ2CAceGXng
    53wRQHjFW23GmNT1
    jYpEiy4UnehyKoDM
    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the rear panel and the front panel assembly near the power button and pry up at several points along the right edge of the Nexus 7.

  4. XyWkGPoQkp2N3sRo
    XyWkGPoQkp2N3sRo
    kywiZcRePllXllUk
    cFluDH2DnBlOygwN
    • Pry up the rear panel along the left edge using the method described in previous steps.

  5. YMtnflWPHAXsTTiZ
    YMtnflWPHAXsTTiZ
    2YmqXWNHKoB6qB1x
    • Gently lift and remove the rear panel up off the front panel assembly.

  6. KPSU3Bq55IZSRIyl
    KPSU3Bq55IZSRIyl
    LvEv41KaObLIDhVE
    • Using the tip of a spudger, push first on one side then the other to "walk" the battery cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

  7. 3DVP6vtj2kVyyJtK
    • Peel back the copper ESD shielding covering the bottom of the motherboard.

    • Do not try to remove the copper shielding, as it is still attached underneath the battery.

    • If you're just replacing the micro usb charge port, there is no need to peel back the copper heatsink like in the photo, the speaker assembly can simply be moved out of the way once unscrewed. If the speakers are to be replaced simply peel back the bottom corner to expose the speaker connection. Leave the rest of the heatsink shield alone.

  8. GGvCAXX5WDAeFPUH
    • Using the tip of a spudger, push the speaker cable straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

  9. CmVHcfCsF54XcC6G
    • Remove the following screws securing the speaker assembly to the display assembly:

    • Two 4.25 mm black Phillips screws

    • One 3.2 mm silver Phillips screw

  10. TaLMsqFiJZM2MAKo
    • Lift and remove the speaker assembly out of the Nexus 7.

Conclusión

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Walter Galan

682310 Reputación

7 comentarios

Hello. My Nexus 7 had issue with the speaker but I can't return it because i don't live in the USA. Can you tell me where can I buy speaker for the Nexus 7. Thanks.

bobski -

Bobski, if you're not covered under warranty then you'll have to buy the speaker assembly on your own, from eBay or a third party site. They're kind of rare.

EXCELLENT guide, had no issues replacing mine and works great! Thanks iFixit!

Justin Redd -

Would anyone happen to know the type of connector that is used to connect the nexus 7's speaker to its logic board?

Gray -

Guide was great! Worked perfectly. Thank you!

milleniumofthecomet88 -

easy took like 5minutes

David -

Thanks so much, my nexus speaker had blown and I had another dead nexus laying around in my basement so with the help of this guide replaced the blown device

Seal-Space -

Brilliant guide. Followed it without any problems and my Nexus now has excellent new sound quality.

Jack -