Where to buy Nexus 7 speaker assembly??

**471405** · 08-14-2012, 08:36 AM

The speakers blew in my Nexus 7 over the weekend. It seems to be a known issue. I don't have any of the other issues with my N7, so I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it to Google or Asus. I want to keep this one, but replace the speaker assembly myself. Ifixit.com has a very simple tutorial on how to replace it, but I can't find the speaker assembly for sale anywhere.

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

**NickA** · 08-14-2012, 09:28 AM

Why don't you just replace it under warranty? Your logic makes no sense (to me anyway).

Once you open the case you void your warranty, so if something goes wrong you're out of luck.

**natehoy** · 08-14-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by 471405

The speakers blew in my Nexus 7 over the weekend. It seems to be a known issue. I don't have any of the other issues with my N7, so I don't want to go through the hassle of returning it to Google or Asus. I want to keep this one, but replace the speaker assembly myself. Ifixit.com has a very simple tutorial on how to replace it, but I can't find the speaker assembly for sale anywhere.

Does anyone know where I can buy one?

Brief Google search did yield this, don't know whether it's legit but it's out of stock:

There appear to be plenty of them on eBay, again of probably questionable legitimacy.

Personally, I'd just warranty-swap it. It's free, and the warranty remains valid.

Once you get out a soldering iron, fun as that is, all bets are off. And the replacement parts will cost you money.

Good luck either way.

**MyName1sMud** · 08-14-2012, 10:32 AM

Maybe I shouldn't download that app called "Volume" to increase the sound........

**rubrnek** · 08-14-2012, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by MyName1sMud

Maybe I shouldn't download that app called "Volume" to increase the sound........

Exactly what I was thinking.

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**471405** · 08-14-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by NickA

Why don't you just replace it under warranty? Your logic makes no sense (to me anyway).

Once you open the case you void your warranty, so if something goes wrong you're out of luck.

I don't have any of the other issues- screen lifting, etc. I don't trust that I will get a solid replacement. My experience with warranty replacements has not been fun. Changing the speaker assembly is a simple task.

**471405** · 08-14-2012, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by natehoy

Brief Google search did yield this, don't know whether it's legit but it's out of stock:

There appear to be plenty of them on eBay, again of probably questionable legitimacy.

Personally, I'd just warranty-swap it. It's free, and the warranty remains valid.

Once you get out a soldering iron, fun as that is, all bets are off. And the replacement parts will cost you money.

Good luck either way.

That's the only site I found. The one's on ebay are probably already blown.

**471405** · 08-14-2012, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by MyName1sMud

Maybe I shouldn't download that app called "Volume" to increase the sound........

If you're implying I downloaded that app you would be wrong.

I've had my N7 since the first batch of preorders shipped. I never had any issues until this weekend. I was watching the Transformers movie with my son and the speakers blew... volume was only about 75%.

**junglejunkie** · 08-14-2012, 11:13 AM

Why don't you PM some of the people who posted about dropped/damaged Nexus 7s and see if you can buy their speaker from them?

**NickA** · 08-14-2012, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by 471405

I don't have any of the other issues- screen lifting, etc. I don't trust that I will get a solid replacement. My experience with warranty replacements has not been fun. Changing the speaker assembly is a simple task.

Fair enough, and I don't blame you then. I have one of the earlier models (SSN C60) that are supposed to be bad, but mine is OK so I would hesitate to swap it too.

**471405** · 08-14-2012, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by junglejunkie

Why don't you PM some of the people who posted about dropped/damaged Nexus 7s and see if you can buy their speaker from them?

Not a bad idea. Thanks

**nismospec** · 08-14-2012, 02:08 PM

not trying to hijack this thread, but my speakers are full of static.
anyone know where to find some external/portable speakers for the N7?

don't have to be $100, just something to listen to that won't be full of static.

**NickA** · 08-14-2012, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by nismospec

not trying to hijack this thread, but my speakers are full of static.
anyone know where to find some external/portable speakers for the N7?

don't have to be $100, just something to listen to that won't be full of static.

Anywhere really. Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon. You can probably pick up something decent for 20 or 30 bucks.

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**releveler** · 08-16-2012, 11:58 AM

I had a blown speaker too when I was playing with my pocket Arnold soundboard. The volume was only at 75%. Google support sent me a brand new device when I told them what the problem was.
I wish Google or nexus sold their bad units with a blown speaker. I would buy one if it was heavily discounted.

**darthtata85** · 08-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Again I would send it back.

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**MyName1sMud** · 08-16-2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by 471405

If you're implying I downloaded that app you would be wrong.

I've had my N7 since the first batch of preorders shipped. I never had any issues until this weekend. I was watching the Transformers movie with my son and the speakers blew... volume was only about 75%.

No. I wasn't implying anything. I was simply saying if your speakers blew then I'm guessing it's a bad idea to download something that makes your speakers even louder

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**471405** · 08-17-2012, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by MyName1sMud

No. I wasn't implying anything. I was simply saying if your speakers blew then I'm guessing it's a bad idea to download something that makes your speakers even louder

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I agree with that. I actually was happy with the volume of the speakers before they blew... about 95% of the time I never had volume turned on. I do have new speaker assembly on the way. I'm going to look for some small external speakers for future movie watching.

**471405** · 08-20-2012, 11:33 AM

So just an update if anyone cares... replacing the speaker assembly takes about 2 minutes and, as long as you're careful, there is no way to know the rear cover was removed. It was simple.

**1812dave** · 08-20-2012, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by nismospec

not trying to hijack this thread, but my speakers are full of static.
anyone know where to find some external/portable speakers for the N7?

don't have to be $100, just something to listen to that won't be full of static.

More expensive than you may want, but the original Jambox is a decent little portable BT speaker, esp if you don't mind bass heavy and a bit deficient in the highs.

**el_mariach** · 08-20-2012, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by 471405

So just an update if anyone cares... replacing the speaker assembly takes about 2 minutes and, as long as you're careful, there is no way to know the rear cover was removed. It was simple.

Is there a video of this somewhere? I searched but no luck. My speakers are fine but it just helps to know just in case.

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**471405** · 08-21-2012, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by el_mariach

Is there a video of this somewhere? I searched but no luck. My speakers are fine but it just helps to know just in case.

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It's not a video, but literally takes you through step by step with pictures.

**el_mariach** · 08-21-2012, 03:12 PM

Awesome looks fairly simple.

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**festrada007** · 09-24-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by 471405

So just an update if anyone cares... replacing the speaker assembly takes about 2 minutes and, as long as you're careful, there is no way to know the rear cover was removed. It was simple.

Where did you get yours from, I have the same issue. I dont want to send mine in and wait a few weeks with out my tablet, ill go through withdrawls, or worse.