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    Cleaning speaker areas on M14x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Corey Straker, Nov 3, 2012.

  1. Corey Straker

    Corey Straker Notebook Enthusiast

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    What's going on guys? Got a fully loaded m14x R2 during the beginning of summer and I need some help. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1351963354.608206.jpg

    If you look at my picture you can clearly see dirt inside the little holes around the speaker. Is there any way to get these out? I've tried needles, cleaning with cotton swabs, everything. Wondering if anyone has an idea or two?
     
    Corey Straker, Nov 3, 2012
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  2. blindpet

    blindpet Notebook Consultant

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    I have a similar problem, those holes are so tiny. My only advice is to disassemble the laptop so you can remove the grill and blow on it ;)
     
    blindpet, Nov 3, 2012
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  3. rave75

    rave75 Newbie

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    Have you try using a vacuum cleaner to suck those dusts?
     
    rave75, Nov 4, 2012
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  4. nuaron

    nuaron Notebook Consultant

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    Try blowing the dust out of it?

    the whole plastic frame around keyboard can be taken out. Its very easy. It basically has clips attached. So try to slowly pry it open . Start from below the spacebar and slowly work your way around the keyboard.
     
    nuaron, Nov 4, 2012
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  5. thauch

    thauch Notebook Consultant

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    Aren't there three screws underneath holding it in along the top?
     
    thauch, Nov 4, 2012
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  6. BigHair

    BigHair Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes. Make sure you take them out.
     
    BigHair, Nov 5, 2012
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