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Step-by-Step Guide: Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-860 Speaker Replacement

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 6 Steps

If your device has decided to go silent on you, don’t worry! This guide is here to help you get the sound back in action.

Step 1

Acer Iconia Tab 8 A1-860 Speaker Replacement

– Gently slide the plastic opening tool into the gap between the back case and the display.

– Carefully maneuver the plastic opening tool around the seam until the rear case pops free from the display.

Step 2

– Gently pop off the back cover and lay your tablet face down.

Step 3

– Grab your trusty spudger, slide it gently under the battery connector hanging out above the battery on the left side, and give it a little lift—boom, it’s free!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 4

The clear adhesive strips on the tabs are pretty stretchy, so don’t lose hope! Just keep tugging on those tabs until the battery pops free. Remember, these strips are one-time wonders and won’t be making a comeback.

– Give those black tabs a good tug! You’ll find one at the top left and the other at the bottom right of the battery. They’re just waiting for your gentle but firm touch.

– Now, go ahead and lift out the battery like it’s a treasure you’ve just uncovered.

Step 5

– Grab that Phillips #000 screwdriver and twist out those three 3 mm screws like a pro!

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 6

– Grab those trusty tweezers and carefully lift the connector and wires attached to the speakers.

– Gently remove the speakers from your device. You got this!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Success!

Now it’s time to put your device back together! Just follow these steps in reverse, and you’ll be all set. If you hit a snag, remember, you can always schedule a repair for some extra help.

Ralph Harris

With over 20 years of experience in electronics repair and technical writing, this background reflects both expertise and dedication in the field. Credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USM, more than 500 Apple repair certifications, and a Wise Level 2 Technician certification, spanning across the full spectrum of device and cell phone repair. More than 2000+ repair guides have been published on the company site, salvationrepair.com, with a focus on sustainability and reusability enabling even lay-men to repair devices that would have otherwise ended up at the county landfill.If you like this content and would like to see more like it - let us know! It only takes a second and getting to know our audience is the whole reason we do this. So don't be shy - shoot us a quick hi!