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    P650SE Speaker rattling

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by bernardogo, Mar 27, 2016.

  1. bernardogo

    bernardogo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Is there any easy way to access the speakers of the P650SE?
    I is making strange noises for specific frequencies and I think it may be dust or something.
     
    bernardogo, Mar 27, 2016
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  2. Support.1@XOTIC PC

    Support.1@XOTIC PC Company Representative

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    There isn't a speaker on the bottom side (like some models might have a little sub there). You would probably want to find a service manual for it to get an idea of how to tear it down to get to them above the keyboard there.
     
    Support.1@XOTIC PC, Mar 28, 2016
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  3. bernardogo

    bernardogo Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have checked in the service manual that I've found in: http://repo.palkeo.com/clevo-mirror/P65xSE/
    There is nothing about the speakers on it
     
    bernardogo, Mar 28, 2016
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  4. t456

    t456 1977-09-05, 12:56:00 UTC

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    They're on page 45 (' Part Lists, Top'), designated as item #5. Of course, they're right below the hinge bar, but with this model that is integrated with the top cover. Can't access them from the bottom either, as they're on the opposite side of the motherboard. So you'll have to remove the keyboard first, disconnect several ribbon cables and then remove the top cover.

    Having the speakers removed and cleaned, also make sure to pad them with some electric tape wherever they touch other parts of the laptop, making sure they're not rattling merely because of not being securely lodged into position (speakers are actively moving components, after all).
     
    t456, Mar 28, 2016
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    If you pick the machine up and slowly rotate it next to your ear can you hear anything moving about?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 28, 2016
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