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

– 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
  1. SpudgerAcer Iconia Tab 8 A1-860 Speaker Replacement

Step 4

– 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!

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
  1. TweezersAcer Iconia Tab 8 A1-860 Speaker Replacement

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.

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