Amazon Echo Show 8 2nd Generation Speaker Replacement

Written By: Brian Le

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Amazon Echo Show 8 2nd Generation Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Use this replacement guide if the speakers of the Amazon Echo Show 8 are not functioning or you are experiencing crunchy or distorted audio audio. The speaker is important to the device so you can hear music and movies that are streaming on your device. Before continuing with this replacement guide, go to the troubleshooting guide and ensure you have completed the troubleshooting steps. This guide will walk you through the process of replacing the speaker. Make sure the device is disconnected from the power before proceeding with the guide.

Tools

Step 1

Flip the device so that the rubber foot is facing up.
Insert a Jimmy between the rubber foot and chassis, then slide it around the perimeter until the rubber foot releases.
The adhesive that holds the rubber mat on may require some force to sever.
Remove the rubber foot.

Step 2

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the five 4.5 mm screws from the base of the device.

Step 3

Insert a Jimmy in the gap between the front and rear case.
Work the Jimmy around the perimeter to gently detach the rear case from the front case.
Separate the rear case from the front case.
There are 2 thin ribbon cables connecting the microphone board to the back cover. Take care not to tear or strain them as you separate the cases.

Step 4

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.25 mm screws that secure the microphone board to the rear case.

Step 5

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the five 5.25 mm screws that secure the power board.

Step 6

Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 7.6 mm screws that secure the speaker housing to the display assembly.
There is a sixth screw at the bottom between the two outside screws not shown in this image.

Step 7

Gently separate the speaker housing from the front section like opening a book.
Lay the display assembly face down.
Take care when separating the two sections to avoid straining or damaging the speaker connector.

Step 8

Use a spudger to gently push the speaker connector directly out of its port.
Make sure not to apply excessive force as doing so will damage the female connector

Step 9

Use metal spudger to gently peel back part of the copper heat shield to reveal two 9 mm Phillips screws.

Step 10

Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the fourteen 9 mm screws from the speaker housing cover.
Remove the speaker housing cover.

Step 11

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 9 mm screws that secure the driver.
Repeat this step for the driver on the opposite side.

Step 12

Insert a spudger between the driver and the housing and gently pry it away.
A considerable amount of force may be required at this step due to the adhesive holding the speaker to the housing.

Step 13

Lift the driver cable out from the retention clips.

Step 14

Gently peel the motherboard connector away from the speaker housing.
The cable is held down with adhesive. Be gentle when lifting it to avoid damage.

Step 15

Push the speaker connector through the speaker housing.
The rubber gromet that holds the cable may be difficult to remove. Use a gentle pushing and pulling motion to easily remove it.