How To:Replace Speakers on the Samsung NC10
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This Guide is based on the excellent contributions from members of out partner site SammyNetbook.com, check out the original replacing speakers thread.
Warning: Opening up your netbook is not advised, this will void your warranty and you must be prepared to take the consequences of something going wrong. If in doubt, check with the official Samsung support service first. Upgrade at your own risk. Now that's understood, read on :)
For a detailed guide on opening your NC10 up see How To:Disassemble Your Samsung Netbook
Replacing the Speakers
You will actually have to remove the mainboard, or at least lift it up... the speakers are bigger than you first think!They are stuck down using double sided sticky tape so easy to remove.
I found the new speakers fitted perfectly in the space left; they wedged into the space in the motherboard.
This photo shows the difference in size between the standard speaker and the new Lenovo ones:
Here I've just removed the old speaker:
The new speakers shown in their new home:
Further close ups of the NC10 Speakers
Suggested places to get hold of Replacement Speakers
Speaker Manufacturer Links
- CUI http://www.cui.com/
- Knowles Acoustics http://www.knowlesacoustics.com/
- ICC http://www.icc107.com/
- Panasonic http://www.panasonic.com/host/industrl.html
- Projects Unlimited http://web.pui.com/AudioCommerce/Default.asp
Speaker Sources
- dccsupplies http://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/index.php?cPath=98_108
- Allied Electronics http://www.alliedelec.com/Default.aspx
- Digikey Electronics http://www.digikey.com/
- Mouser Electronics http://www.mouser.com/
- Newark http://www.newarkinone.com/
- Maplin http://www.maplin.co.uk/
Interestingly CUI have a custom speaker option
