Toshiba Satellite 2017 Speaker Repair
Complete guide to Toshiba Satellite 2017 speaker repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Speaker Repair is one of the most common repairs for Toshiba Satellite 2017. This repair involves replacing the damaged audio component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement audio part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Make sure device is off and power supply is disconnected.
Flip the laptop to the bottom side.
Locate and slide the two battery locks to disconnect the battery.
Remove the battery by sliding it out away from the computer (horizontal with the casing).
Step 2:
Use a #1 Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screw on the middle right of the RAM's cover panel.
Then, use a the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pry the cover panel off.
Push on to the RAM tabs to disconnect the RAM form the device.
The RAM will pop off from the socket. Gently pull the RAM out of the socket.
Step 3:
Use the #1 Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the panel.
Disconnect the black and white wires.
Push on the tabs to disconnect the Wi-Fi card.
Use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pull the Wi-Fi Card out.
Step 4:
Use the #1 Phillips head screwdriver as to remove the hard drive screw.
Use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pry the cover off.
Use the plastic flap to pull the hard drive out of its slot.
Step 5:
Use the #1 Phillips head screwdriver remove the Optical Drive screw.
Use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pry the Optical Drive out of the slot from the side of the casing.
Use your hands to pull the rest of the Optical Drive out.
Step 6:
Carefully use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to pry the panel above the keyboard from the left and right side.
Push back the screen until it is flat with the laptop.
Gently remove the clips that connect the panel to the screen.
Step 7:
Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws.
Gently pry the keyboard from the laptop using the blue iFixit opening tool.
Slowly lift the keyboard away from the laptop.
Remove the ribbon that connects to the laptop.
Ensure you remove the keyboard slowly to avoid damaging the ribbon cable.
Step 8:
Disconnect the video cable, then slowly and firmly pull the video cable upwards.
Disconnect the brown ribbon located in the middle area of the laptop.
Disconnect the two white ribbons located in the bottom left of the laptop.
Firmly pull out the two white ribbons.
Step 9:
Use the Phillips #00 Screwdriver to unscrew all the screws.
Unscrew three additional screws through the three holes on the optical drive.
Step 10:
Turn the laptop upside down.
Use the blue iFixit Opening Tool to slowly pry the case upward.
Remove the white ribbon
Make sure to completely remove the white ribbon and set it to the right side of the motherboard. and not on top of the motherboard.
Step 11:
Lift up the motherboard.
Be careful not to rip out small components on the motherboard. Carefully remove the motherboard.
Step 12:
Located near the upper edges of the motherboard you will find the 2-speaker wires that trace to the speakers. You will see these white tab with black and red wires.
Unscrew the 2-screws located above the speakers to remove them. Slowly pull up on the speakers as there are other port connectors are located near the wiring.
Step 13:
To remove the left speaker follow the motherboard repair guide to complete this step to keep this guide concise.
Reverse the order after installing the new speakers.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$90)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$150)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Toshiba Satellite 2017 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 247 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Toshiba Satellite 2017 generates 250 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 99% reduction in carbon emissions!
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